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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






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






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






4. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. 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)






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






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. in control room






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






15. 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.






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






20. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. To move the camera and its mount laterally to the right or left.






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






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






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






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






32. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






34. creates great depth and interest






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






36. Over the shoulder






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






38. people who deliver lines






39. 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






40. Planning the project






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






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 deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. Over the shoulder






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






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