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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Sincerity - Organize--don't memorize cue cards - On camera clothing - Make-up and hair






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






17. in control room






18. Planning the project






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Indicates that the camera is level






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






29. people who deliver lines






30. 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






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






32. creates great depth and interest






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






34. creates great depth and interest






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






41. Over the shoulder






42. Makes sure camera match - lighting






43. 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)






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






46. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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