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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






8. Makes sure camera match - lighting






9. 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.






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






11. Pointing the camera down or up






12. creates great depth and interest






13. A person who oversees several production.






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. ...






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






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






24. 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.






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






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 determines the environment where the production takes place.






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






29. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






34. punched switcher






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






43. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






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






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