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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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.






3. 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)






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






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






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






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






8. Planning the project






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






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






11. punched switcher






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






13. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. in control room






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. punched switcher






33. 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.






34. 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.






35. A principle of composition that divides the TV screen into thirds - horizontally and vertically and places objects of interest at the points where the lines intersect.






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






49. creates great depth and interest






50. A person who creates words - drawings and some visual effects that are incorporated with a production.






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