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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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. in control room






19. creates great depth and interest






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






21. punched switcher






22. Pointing the camera down or up






23. ...






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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. Over the shoulder






35. 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.






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






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






38. Makes sure camera match - lighting






39. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






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






47. 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.






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






49. in control room






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