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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The place in a studio complex where people who are about to appear on a TV show can wait.






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






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4. A feature found on some zoom lenses that allows the operator to focus on objects very close to the lens.






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






6. The person in charge of the creative aspects of a production and all the procedures that occur in the studio or field.






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






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






11. Additional framing space in a camera picture on the side toward which a subject is looking or moving






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






13. people who deliver lines






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






15. Planning the project






16. 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.






17. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






19. The creator and originator of a television program - usually in charge of elements such as writing - music clearance - financial considerations - and hiring the director.






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






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






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






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






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






25. creates great depth and interest






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






27. creates great depth and interest






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






29. Program creation that takes place in a controlled environment meant for it - as opposed to production that takes place in the field






30. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






34. 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)






35. 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.






36. 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)






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. 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






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






43. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






48. Indicates that the camera is level






49. The person in charge of the creative aspects of a production and all the procedures that occur in the studio or field.






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