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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Makes sure camera match - lighting






2. A person who oversees several production.






3. 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.






4. people who deliver lines






5. 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.






6. Planning the project






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. ...






9. in control room






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






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






12. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Pointing the camera down or up






36. 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.






37. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. 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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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