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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






8. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






13. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






18. A digital interface that allows the simultaneous transfer of audio and video information.






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






20. 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)






21. 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.






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






23. Pointing the camera down or up






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






25. The original television standard approved in the United States in the 1940s. The letter stand for National Television System Committee.






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






37. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. Over the shoulder






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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.