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TV Production Basics

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






2. Planning the project






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






4. 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)






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






6. 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.






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. 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.






9. creates great depth and interest






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 1) To pivot the camera vertically by pointing the camera mounting head up or down. 2) the shot produced by tilting a camera.






18. 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)






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






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






21. Indicates that the camera is level






22. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






28. in control room






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






30. creates great depth and interest






31. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






36. A person who oversees several production.






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






38. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






49. 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






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







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