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TV Production Basics

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






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






3. in control room






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






5. 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.






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






7. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






13. in control room






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






15. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






29. 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)






30. Planning the project






31. 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)






32. 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






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






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






35. Over the shoulder






36. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. Over the shoulder






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






47. 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.






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






49. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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