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TV Production Basics

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






2. Over the shoulder






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






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






5. Pointing the camera down or up






6. 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.






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 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)






9. Planning the project






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. people who deliver lines






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. 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.






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






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






35. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






36. A person who oversees several production.






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. large room at least 20 feet by 30 feet without any posts obstructing its space. Best located on the ground floor. The space where all acting or performing takes place.






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






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






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






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






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







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