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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Additional framing space in a camera picture on the side toward which a subject is looking or moving






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






3. Over the shoulder






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






5. 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.






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






13. A person who oversees several production.






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






15. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






29. Indicates that the camera is level






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. ...






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. 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.






37. 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.






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






39. 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)






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






41. creates great depth and interest






42. ...






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. punched switcher






48. 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.






49. 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.






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