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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The stage during which all the shooting for a program is undertaken.






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






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






4. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






8. A person who oversees several production.






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






20. Planning the project






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






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






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






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. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. 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.






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






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






33. 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.






34. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






38. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






41. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Over the shoulder