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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A camera shot that starts with one object in focus - then changes to focus on another object.






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






7. creates great depth and interest






8. creates great depth and interest






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






10. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






19. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. A person who oversees several production.






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






36. ...






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






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






39. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. people who deliver lines






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






49. people who deliver lines






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