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TV Production Basics

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






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






3. Indicates that the camera is level






4. A person who oversees several production.






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






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. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






13. punched switcher






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. creates great depth and interest






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






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






36. Pointing the camera down or up






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. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






41. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






43. 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.






44. people who deliver lines






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






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






47. punched switcher






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






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






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