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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. An electronic adjustment of a camera to compensate for differences in color temperatures so that a pure white object will appear on-screen as pure white.






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






11. A person who oversees several production.






12. 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.






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






14. Indicates that the camera is level






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






24. ...






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






34. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






40. Planning the project






41. An electronic adjustment of a camera to compensate for differences in color temperatures so that a pure white object will appear on-screen as pure white.






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






43. Planning the project






44. 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






45. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






50. 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.