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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Extreme close up- A very close shot of a person or object - used to intensify drama or show close detail.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. people who deliver lines






18. Pointing the camera down or up






19. punched switcher






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






21. Planning the project






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






23. 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.






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






25. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






31. Over the shoulder






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. ...






37. 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.






38. in control room






39. creates great depth and interest






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






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






42. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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