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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. people who deliver lines






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






9. 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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.






18. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






23. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. creates great depth and interest






31. Planning the project






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






33. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.






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






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






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






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






49. Over the shoulder






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