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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. in control room






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. creates great depth and interest






12. ...






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






14. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






18. 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






19. 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.






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






21. people who deliver lines






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






30. 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.






31. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






32. 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.






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






34. 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.






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






36. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






39. ...






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






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






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






43. in control room






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. A person who oversees several production.






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






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