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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A method of representing video or audio signals using a 'wave' of continuously.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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)






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






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






11. 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.






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






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






16. 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.






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






25. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






26. in control room






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






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






31. Makes sure camera match - lighting






32. 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.






33. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. 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)






42. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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