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TV Production Basics

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1. punched switcher






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






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






4. Indicates that the camera is level






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






6. 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.






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






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






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10. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. in control room






21. creates great depth and interest






22. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. creates great depth and interest






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






46. 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






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






48. 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.






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






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