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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Indicates that the camera is level






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






3. A person who oversees several production.






4. 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.






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






6. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






8. 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.






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






10. 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.






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






12. people who deliver lines






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. Indicates that the camera is level






22. 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)






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






24. 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)






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






26. 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






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






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






31. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. ...






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






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






43. punched switcher






44. Planning the project






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






46. 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






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






48. creates great depth and interest






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






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