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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The ratio of the height of a television screen to its width.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. ...






9. Planning the project






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






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






12. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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)






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






22. 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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. creates great depth and interest






40. Planning the project






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






42. Makes sure camera match - lighting






43. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. 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.






50. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors