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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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.






3. A person who deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






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






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






6. 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.






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






8. A person who deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






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






10. creates great depth and interest






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






19. Over the shoulder






20. 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.






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






22. people who deliver lines






23. Pointing the camera down or up






24. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






29. in control room






30. 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)






31. 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.






32. Indicates that the camera is level






33. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






34. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. A person who oversees several production.






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