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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. punched switcher






15. creates great depth and interest






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






19. A person who oversees several production.






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






21. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






26. people who deliver lines






27. Pointing the camera down or up






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






29. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






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






42. creates great depth and interest






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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.