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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 1) To pivot the camera vertically by pointing the camera mounting head up or down. 2) the shot produced by tilting a camera.






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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. ...






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Planning the project






50. 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.