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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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






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






4. creates great depth and interest






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






6. 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.






7. 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)






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






9. ...






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. punched switcher






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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)






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






27. A person who oversees several production.






28. in control room






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






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






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






32. Planning the project






33. Planning the project






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






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 frames the shots for a production. Must have knowledge of camera - lens - angles






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. in control room






47. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






49. 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.






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