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TV Production Basics

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1. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. in control room






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






12. 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)






13. in control room






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






15. Pointing the camera down or up






16. punched switcher






17. The stage during which all the shooting for a program is undertaken.






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. Planning the project






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






25. people who deliver lines






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






27. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. ...






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






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






37. Indicates that the camera is level






38. 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.






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Makes sure camera match - lighting