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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. creates great depth and interest






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Pointing the camera down or up






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






12. Over the shoulder






13. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






18. The person who determines the environment where the production takes place.






19. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Indicates that the camera is level






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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. in control room






36. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. Planning the project






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






43. 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.






44. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






49. ...






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