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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The creator and originator of a television program - usually in charge of elements such as writing - music clearance - financial considerations - and hiring the director.






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






20. The primary engineering control center where all video and audio signals are ultimately channeled; program input - camera controls and transmitter distribution often are handled from this location.






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Pointing the camera down or up






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






32. 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.






33. in control room






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






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






36. creates great depth and interest






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. in control room






42. creates great depth and interest






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






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






45. Planning the project






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






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






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






49. 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






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