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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






18. ...






19. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. Over the shoulder






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






28. ...






29. Pointing the camera down or up






30. 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.






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






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






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






35. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






37. people who deliver lines






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






39. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






42. in control room






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






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






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






46. 1) To pivot the camera vertically by pointing the camera mounting head up or down. 2) the shot produced by tilting a camera.






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






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






49. 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






50. 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)







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