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TV Production Basics

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1. punched switcher






2. creates great depth and interest






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. 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.






13. people who deliver lines






14. in control room






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






23. 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)






24. A person who oversees several production.






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Planning the project






34. Over the shoulder






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






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






37. Planning the project






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






39. in control room






40. A person who oversees several production.






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. punched switcher






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