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






2. 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.






3. 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






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






5. 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.






6. people who deliver lines






7. creates great depth and interest






8. in control room






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. creates great depth and interest






24. Indicates that the camera is level






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






26. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. people who deliver lines






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






41. 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.






42. Over the shoulder






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






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






45. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






50. 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.