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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The creator and originator of a television program - usually in charge of elements such as writing - music clearance - financial considerations - and hiring the director.






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






3. Planning the project






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Planning the project






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






34. Indicates that the camera is level






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






36. Pointing the camera down or up






37. A person who oversees several production.






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






49. in control room






50. people who deliver lines