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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The person who oversees the lighting of the set and makes lighting changes - if they are needed - during production.






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






7. punched switcher






8. 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.






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. in control room






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






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






24. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. ...






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






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






43. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






45. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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