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TV Production Basics

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1. 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






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






3. Indicates that the camera is level






4. A method of representing video or audio signals using a 'wave' of continuously.






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






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






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






8. A method of representing video or audio signals that uses discrete 'on' and 'off' pulses. The value of a digital signal at any point can be either 'off'(0) or 'on'(1)






9. in control room






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






11. Over the shoulder






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






13. Pointing the camera down or up






14. A camera mount - usually used in studio productions - that facilitates smooth movement of the camera across the studio floor and limited range of camera height adjustment.






15. punched switcher






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






17. Camera and video cable with a central insulted conducting wire and a concentrically arranged outer wire.






18. 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






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






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






21. With the advent of high- definition television - this term is used to refer to NTSC television and ATSC formats that have a 4:3 aspect ration.






22. The stage during which all the shooting for a program is undertaken.






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






24. The area where all video signals are mixed. The director and technical director (and other crew members) control all program elements from this location.






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






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






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






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






29. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






34. Indicates that the camera is level






35. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






37. 1) To pivot the camera vertically by pointing the camera mounting head up or down. 2) the shot produced by tilting a camera.






38. An electronic adjustment of a camera to compensate for differences in color temperatures so that a pure white object will appear on-screen as pure white.






39. A camera shot that starts with one object in focus - then changes to focus on another object.






40. creates great depth and interest






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. Planning the project






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






48. The person who assembles raw footage into a final program.






49. 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.






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