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TV Production Basics

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1. punched switcher






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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.






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






11. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. 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






19. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






28. A person who oversees several production.






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






30. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






40. Over the shoulder






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






42. 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.






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






44. creates great depth and interest






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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