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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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)






2. The part of a tape recorder or player that pulls the tape through the machine at the proper speed.






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






4. ...






5. Indicates that the camera is level






6. A person who oversees several production.






7. 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.






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. 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)






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






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






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






16. punched switcher






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






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






25. people who deliver lines






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






32. 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






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






35. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. creates great depth and interest






50. Indicates that the camera is level