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TV Production Basics

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1. people who deliver lines






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






3. 1) To turn a camera horizontally by rotating the camera mounting head. 2) The shot produced by panning a camera. 3) A rectangular floodlight






4. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Makes sure camera match - lighting






29. punched switcher






30. Over the shoulder






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






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






33. 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.






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






35. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. creates great depth and interest






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






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






44. Makes sure camera match - lighting






45. 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.






46. in control room






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. 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.






49. Pointing the camera down or up






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