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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Camera and video cable with a central insulted conducting wire and a concentrically arranged outer wire.






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






3. 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.






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. Pointing the camera down or up






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






7. ...






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. Over the shoulder






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






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






15. Pointing the camera down or up






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 who assembles raw footage into a final program.






18. 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.






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






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. creates great depth and interest






22. Planning the project






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






24. Planning the project






25. 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.






26. in control room






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






28. 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.






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






30. Indicates that the camera is level






31. Makes sure camera match - lighting






32. 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.






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






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. in control room






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






37. 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.






38. 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)






39. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






43. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






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