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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






4. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. people who deliver lines






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






14. people who deliver lines






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






22. 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.






23. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






28. Over the shoulder






29. 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.






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






31. helps with routine stuff - anything the director needs - timing of production






32. 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.






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






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






35. in control room






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. ...






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






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






43. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






46. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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