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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. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






6. 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






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






8. 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)






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. The stage during which all the shooting for a program is undertaken.






14. 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.






15. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. A person who oversees several production.






27. 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.






28. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






31. people who deliver lines






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. creates great depth and interest






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