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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The directors key assistant in charge of all production concerns on the floor. Example: communicate with talent






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






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






5. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. Makes sure camera match - lighting






13. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






14. ...






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






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






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






18. Planning the project






19. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Over the shoulder






30. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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. creates great depth and interest






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. people who deliver lines






48. 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.






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






50. Indicates that the camera is level