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TV Production Basics

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






2. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






7. ...






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






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. in control room






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. 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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






26. Over the shoulder






27. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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






32. 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.






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






34. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. Makes sure camera match - lighting






48. 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.






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






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