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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






2. ...






3. A principle of composition that divides the TV screen into thirds - horizontally and vertically and places objects of interest at the points where the lines intersect.






4. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance - usually showing the subject in its entirety.






5. The person who oversees the lighting of the set and makes lighting changes - if they are needed - during production.






6. The part of a tape recorder or player that pulls the tape through the machine at the proper speed.






7. The person who frames the shots for a production. Must have knowledge of camera - lens - angles






8. in control room






9. Planning the project






10. The original television standard approved in the United States in the 1940s. The letter stand for National Television System Committee.






11. Close up- A view of a subject from a relatively short distance. A close-up of a person - for instance - might include only the person's face.






12. A person who deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






13. The ratio of the height of a television screen to its width.






14. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.






15. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent






16. people who deliver lines






17. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






18. helps with routine stuff - anything the director needs - timing of production






19. A person who oversees several production.






20. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.






21. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.






22. A three legged camera mount - sometimes equipped with casters to facilitate camera movement.






23. Indicates that the camera is level






24. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.






25. combination of studio and field production. Sports - parades






26. Sincerity - Organize--don't memorize cue cards - On camera clothing - Make-up and hair






27. focual length determines how wide or narrow the viewing range (field of view) is. The longer the lens the more narrow the field of view - shorter lens gives wider shots






28. A series of digital television formats developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee.






29. Over the shoulder






30. A principle of composition that divides the TV screen into thirds - horizontally and vertically and places objects of interest at the points where the lines intersect.






31. The primary engineering control center where all video and audio signals are ultimately channeled; program input - camera controls and transmitter distribution often are handled from this location.






32. A person who sets mics in a studio or location setting and/ or operates the audio console.






33. The person who determines the environment where the production takes place.






34. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance usually showing the subject in its entirety.






35. A device used to record video and audio information onto a magnetic tape. Stands for videotape recorder






36. The part of the lens that allows light to pass through.






37. To move the camera and its mount closer to or farther from the subject.






38. A digital interface that allows the simultaneous transfer of audio and video information.






39. 1) A large camera mount with an extended boom arm for a camera and a seat for a camera operator - all placed on a large four-wheeled base. 2) To move the boom arm of a crane up and down.






40. large room at least 20 feet by 30 feet without any posts obstructing its space. Best located on the ground floor. The space where all acting or performing takes place.






41. To move the camera and its mount closer to or farther from the subject.






42. A person who creates words - drawings and some visual effects that are incorporated with a production.






43. Camcorder is essential because this is when you are filming outdoors or not in a studio. 'real world' shooting






44. Automatic gain control. An internal control device - for either audio or video signals - that automatically increases or decreases the strength of the incoming sound of picture to maintain optimum strength.






45. The period of time - after individual program segments have been produced and recorded - when elements of a program are assembled.






46. 1) To turn a camera horizontally by rotating the camera mounting head. 2) The shot produced by panning a camera. 3) A rectangular floodlight






47. people who deliver lines






48. Extreme close up- A very close shot of a person or object - used to intensify drama or show close detail.






49. An audio setup that allows the talent - wearing a small earpiece - to hear program audio or receive instruction from the director or someone.






50. punched switcher