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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






2. 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)






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. 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.






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






11. Indicates that the camera is level






12. Indicates that the camera is level






13. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. creates great depth and interest






28. punched switcher






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






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






31. people who deliver lines






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






33. Over the shoulder






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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