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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






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. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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)






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






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






30. Indicates that the camera is level






31. The primary engineering control center where all video and audio signals are ultimately channeled; program input - camera controls and transmitter distribution often are handled from this location.






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. 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.






50. Over the shoulder