Test your basic knowledge |

TV Production Basics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A digital interface that allows the simultaneous transfer of audio and video information.






2. 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)






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. Over the shoulder






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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






25. Makes sure camera match - lighting






26. Pointing the camera down or up






27. A person who oversees several production.






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






29. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






30. 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.






31. people who deliver lines






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






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






34. creates great depth and interest






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






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






37. 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.






38. ...






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






40. 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)






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. The person who frames the shots for a production. Must have knowledge of camera - lens - angles






47. people who deliver lines






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






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






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