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TV Production Basics

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1. 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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






18. 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.






19. creates great depth and interest






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






28. punched switcher






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






34. creates great depth and interest






35. 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.






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






37. A person who oversees several production.






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






39. 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.






40. 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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. in control room






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






50. Pointing the camera down or up