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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. Planning the project






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






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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






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






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






24. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






29. A person who oversees several production.






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. creates great depth and interest






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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