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TV Production Basics

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






2. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






5. The space between the top of a subjects head and the upper edge of the camera frame.






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






7. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






18. creates great depth and interest






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






20. 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)






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






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






30. Planning the project






31. creates great depth and interest






32. 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.






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






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. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording






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






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






38. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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. punched switcher






47. The space between the top of a subjects head and the upper edge of the camera frame.






48. A person who oversees several production.






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






50. 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.







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