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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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)






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






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






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






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






7. Indicates that the camera is level






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






9. 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






10. creates great depth and interest






11. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Makes sure camera match - lighting






23. punched switcher






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






25. A person who oversees several production.






26. creates great depth and interest






27. Over the shoulder






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






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






30. Pointing the camera down or up






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






32. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






33. 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)






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. in control room






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






50. 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.






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