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TV Production Basics

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






2. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






5. ...






6. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






13. Over the shoulder






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






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






16. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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.






24. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






37. Pointing the camera down or up






38. 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.






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






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






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






42. Planning the project






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






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






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






46. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






48. 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.






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






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