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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. in control room






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






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






17. Pointing the camera down or up






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






19. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






23. creates great depth and interest






24. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






26. creates great depth and interest






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






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






29. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. people who deliver lines






42. 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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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