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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






5. Close up- A view of a subject from a relatively short distance. A close-up of a person - for instance - might include only the person's face.






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






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






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






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






10. Pointing the camera down or up






11. 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.






12. The person in charge of the creative aspects of a production and all the procedures that occur in the studio or field.






13. Over the shoulder






14. 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.






15. 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






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






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






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






20. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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)






28. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






31. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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. ...






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






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






38. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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)






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






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






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






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






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