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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The creator and originator of a television program - usually in charge of elements such as writing - music clearance - financial considerations - and hiring the director.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Planning the project






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






15. 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)






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. people who deliver lines






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






23. 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.






24. 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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






32. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. Over the shoulder






38. Planning the project






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






40. 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.






41. people who deliver lines






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






43. creates great depth and interest






44. 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.






45. 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.






46. in control room






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






48. 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.






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






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