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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






5. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. Over the shoulder






12. 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.






13. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






18. Pointing the camera down or up






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






20. 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.






21. A person who oversees several production.






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






27. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Planning the project






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






37. creates great depth and interest






38. 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.






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






40. punched switcher






41. in control room






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






47. punched switcher






48. 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)






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






50. 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.