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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Over the shoulder






14. 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.






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






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






17. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. in control room






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






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






30. punched switcher






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. Planning the project






34. people who deliver lines






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






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






37. 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.






38. 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






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






40. Indicates that the camera is level






41. in control room






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. Pointing the camera down or up






49. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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