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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Extreme close up- A very close shot of a person or object - used to intensify drama or show close detail.






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






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






4. people who deliver lines






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






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






7. Pointing the camera down or up






8. Over the shoulder






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






10. The person who frames the shots for a production. Must have knowledge of camera - lens - angles






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. in control room






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






26. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






31. Pointing the camera down or up






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






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






39. Makes sure camera match - lighting






40. 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)






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






42. 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.






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






44. punched switcher






45. 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)






46. 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.






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






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






49. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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