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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A person who deals with the look of sets and other artistic aspects of a television program.






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






3. creates great depth and interest






4. 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.






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






6. 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)






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






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






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






10. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






14. in control room






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






16. creates great depth and interest






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






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






19. Over the shoulder






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






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






22. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






24. Indicates that the camera is level






25. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






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






29. punched switcher






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






36. A person who oversees several production.






37. 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.






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






39. Indicates that the camera is level






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






41. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






45. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






50. 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.