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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The person who makes sure the script is appearing on the right part of the prompter screen so the talent can read it properly.






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. The person who makes sure the script is appearing on the right part of the prompter screen so the talent can read it properly.






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






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






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






12. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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. 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.






17. people who deliver lines






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






25. 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.






26. in control room






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






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






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






30. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






36. ...






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






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






39. Over the shoulder






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. Indicates that the camera is level






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






46. 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.






47. Planning the project






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






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






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