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TV Production Basics

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






2. in control room






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. A person who oversees several production.






8. 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.






9. 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.






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






11. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






14. 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)






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Pointing the camera down or up






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






34. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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. 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.






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






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






41. punched switcher






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






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






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






45. Over the shoulder






46. A person who oversees several production.






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






48. Indicates that the camera is level






49. ...






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







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