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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






7. ...






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






19. Indicates that the camera is level






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






38. With the advent of high- definition television - this term is used to refer to NTSC television and ATSC formats that have a 4:3 aspect ration.






39. 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.






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






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






42. Planning the project






43. ...






44. 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.






45. creates great depth and interest






46. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






50. people who deliver lines