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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






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






6. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






10. Over the shoulder






11. Indicates that the camera is level






12. 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)






13. ...






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. creates great depth and interest






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






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






48. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






49. 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.






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







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