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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ratio of the height of a television screen to its width.






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






3. Camcorder is essential because this is when you are filming outdoors or not in a studio. 'real world' shooting






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






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






6. 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.






7. A person who oversees several production.






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






13. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






16. A person who deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






17. ...






18. creates great depth and interest






19. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






25. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






28. 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






29. 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.






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






31. Over the shoulder






32. A person who deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






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






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






35. Camcorder is essential because this is when you are filming outdoors or not in a studio. 'real world' shooting






36. Pointing the camera down or up






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. A person who oversees several production.