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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






4. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






16. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






17. 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






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






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






20. creates great depth and interest






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






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






23. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. ...






30. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. punched switcher






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






47. 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.






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






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






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