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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A television format with more lines of resolution and a wider aspect ratio than standard-definition NTSC television.






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. creates great depth and interest






21. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






23. Indicates that the camera is level






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






25. Planning the project






26. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






38. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






43. Over the shoulder






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






45. Pointing the camera down or up






46. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






49. A three legged camera mount - sometimes equipped with casters to facilitate camera movement.






50. 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.