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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






7. ...






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






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






10. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Indicates that the camera is level






24. 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)






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. creates great depth and interest






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






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






34. people who deliver lines






35. 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)






36. 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.






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






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






39. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






44. punched switcher






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






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. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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