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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A camera shot that starts with one object in focus - then changes to focus on another object.






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






3. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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. 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.






9. in control room






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. creates great depth and interest






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






27. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






32. in control room






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






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






35. creates great depth and interest






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






37. Planning the project






38. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






40. Indicates that the camera is level






41. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






44. Planning the project






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






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. Camera and video cable with a central insulted conducting wire and a concentrically arranged outer wire.






48. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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