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TV Production Basics

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1. in control room






2. 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.






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






4. 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.






5. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






9. ...






10. people who deliver lines






11. Pointing the camera down or up






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






21. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






22. Over the shoulder






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






24. ...






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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)






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






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






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