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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






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






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






6. 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.






7. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






11. A person who oversees several production.






12. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






15. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






21. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






23. ...






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






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






26. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






29. Indicates that the camera is level






30. creates great depth and interest






31. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






34. 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)






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






36. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






45. Planning the project






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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)







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