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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






2. creates great depth and interest






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






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






5. punched switcher






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






7. 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.






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






9. A person who oversees several production.






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






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. ...






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






14. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






25. creates great depth and interest






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






27. To move the camera and its mount laterally to the right or left.






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






29. 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.






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






31. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. The place in a studio complex where people who are about to appear on a TV show can wait.






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






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






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