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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. people who deliver lines






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. ...






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. Pointing the camera down or up






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






45. 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)






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






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






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






50. 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