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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. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. Indicates that the camera is level






8. Over the shoulder






9. 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






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






11. Pointing the camera down or up






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






13. 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.






14. Over the shoulder






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






16. Indicates that the camera is level






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






18. 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.






19. creates great depth and interest






20. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent






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






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






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






31. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent






32. 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.






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






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






40. punched switcher






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






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






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






44. 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)






45. in control room






46. 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.






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






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






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






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