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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A camera shot that starts with one object in focus - then changes to focus on another object.






2. The part of a tape recorder or player that pulls the tape through the machine at the proper speed.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






14. 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.






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






16. 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)






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






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






19. Over the shoulder






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






21. Pointing the camera down or up






22. 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.






23. Planning the project






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






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






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






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28. Over the shoulder






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






30. punched switcher






31. 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.






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






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






34. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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)






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






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






43. With the advent of high- definition television - this term is used to refer to NTSC television and ATSC formats that have a 4:3 aspect ration.






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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