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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A camera view of the subject from a relatively great distance - usually showing the subject in its entirety.






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






12. Over the shoulder






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






14. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






15. 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






16. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. 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.






22. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






34. punched switcher






35. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






39. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






41. 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)






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






43. Planning the project






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






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






46. people who deliver lines






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






48. Planning the project






49. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent






50. creates great depth and interest