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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Program creation that takes place in a controlled environment meant for it - as opposed to production that takes place in the field






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






3. A person who oversees several production.






4. punched switcher






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






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






7. Planning the project






8. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






15. ...






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






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






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






19. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






24. Makes sure camera match - lighting






25. in control room






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






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






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






29. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






38. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






42. in control room






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






44. creates great depth and interest






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






46. 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






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






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






49. 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.






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