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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






4. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






8. punched switcher






9. 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.






10. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






25. creates great depth and interest






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






36. creates great depth and interest






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






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






39. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






44. ...






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






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






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






48. A person who oversees several production.






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






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







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