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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. people who deliver lines






2. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






4. people who deliver lines






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






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






7. Over the shoulder






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






9. Planning the project






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






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






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






13. A person who oversees several production.






14. A person who sets mics in a studio or location setting and/ or operates the audio console.






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






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






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






18. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. creates great depth and interest






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






42. Indicates that the camera is level






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






44. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






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