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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Additional framing space in a camera picture on the side toward which a subject is looking or moving






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






3. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. A person who oversees several production.






12. 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.






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






14. Planning the project






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






16. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. people who deliver lines






25. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A person who oversees several production.






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






34. 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)






35. people who deliver lines






36. 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.






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






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






39. creates great depth and interest






40. Pointing the camera down or up






41. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






46. Planning the project






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






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






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






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