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TV Production Basics

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






2. in control room






3. Indicates that the camera is level






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






11. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. people who deliver lines






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






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






28. creates great depth and interest






29. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






33. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






39. ...






40. 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.






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






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






43. 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.






44. Makes sure camera match - lighting






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






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






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






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