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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. people who deliver lines






17. 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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






27. Indicates that the camera is level






28. 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.






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






30. Planning the project






31. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






34. A person who oversees several production.






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






36. punched switcher






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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.







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