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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance - usually showing the subject in its entirety.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. A person who creates words - drawings and some visual effects that are incorporated with a production.






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






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






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






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






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






27. people who deliver lines






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






29. 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.






30. A person who oversees several production.






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






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. 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.






34. ...






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






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






37. Indicates that the camera is level






38. 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






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






40. 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.






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






42. 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)






43. punched switcher






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. Indicates that the camera is level