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TV Production Basics

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1. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






5. punched switcher






6. Over the shoulder






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






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






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 part of the lens that allows light to pass through.






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






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






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






15. 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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






22. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






23. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






27. creates great depth and interest






28. 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.






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






30. 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)






31. A person who oversees several production.






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






33. Planning the project






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






40. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






43. people who deliver lines






44. 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.






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. ...






50. punched switcher