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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






9. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






12. creates great depth and interest






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






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






15. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






21. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






27. creates great depth and interest






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






29. 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.






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






31. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






41. 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.






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






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






44. ...






45. 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.






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






47. 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)






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






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






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