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TV Production Basics

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1. Planning the project






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






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






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






5. in control room






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. people who deliver lines






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. Indicates that the camera is level






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






26. 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.






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. Indicates that the camera is level






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. Over the shoulder






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






36. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. punched switcher






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






50. 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.