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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A feature found on some zoom lenses that allows the operator to focus on objects very close to the lens.






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






15. 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.






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






17. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






20. Pointing the camera down or up






21. The person who makes sure the script is appearing on the right part of the prompter screen so the talent can read it properly.






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. ...






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






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






35. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






43. ...






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






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






46. A person who oversees several production.






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






48. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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