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TV Production Basics

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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. creates great depth and interest






15. 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.






16. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






19. A person who oversees several production.






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Indicates that the camera is level






30. people who deliver lines






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. Planning the project






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






39. Pointing the camera down or up






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






41. 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.






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






43. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






48. punched switcher






49. Indicates that the camera is level






50. 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.