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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






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






3. 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.






4. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






25. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






30. ...






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






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






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






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






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






36. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. 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)