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TV Production Basics

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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. ...






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






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






11. punched switcher






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






13. in control room






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. A person who oversees several production.






23. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. in control room






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






33. The ratio of the height of a television screen to its width.






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






35. 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.






36. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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






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






45. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






47. 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)






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






49. The ratio of the height of a television screen to its width.






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