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TV Production Basics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An audio setup that allows the talent - wearing a small earpiece - to hear program audio or receive instruction from the director or someone.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Pointing the camera down or up






9. Pointing the camera down or up






10. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Indicates that the camera is level






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






29. punched switcher






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






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






32. punched switcher






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






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






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






36. 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






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






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






42. Planning the project






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






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






45. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






49. Over the shoulder






50. people who deliver lines