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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






5. Planning the project






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






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






8. Planning the project






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






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






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






12. The area where all video signals are mixed. The director and technical director (and other crew members) control all program elements from this location.






13. 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.






14. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. punched switcher






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. The area where all video signals are mixed. The director and technical director (and other crew members) control all program elements from this location.






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






26. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






30. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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