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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.






2. punched switcher






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording






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






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






18. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. creates great depth and interest






30. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. people who deliver lines






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






39. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






43. Indicates that the camera is level






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






45. 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.






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






48. people who deliver lines






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






50. Makes sure camera match - lighting