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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. small red indicators on a camera to let the talent and camera operator know that the camera is on the air or recording






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






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






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






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






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. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






9. Over the shoulder






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






11. Over the shoulder






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. in control room






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






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






23. 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.






24. Pointing the camera down or up






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






26. creates great depth and interest






27. 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.






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






29. Indicates that the camera is level






30. To move the camera and its mount closer to or farther from the subject.






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






32. 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.






33. 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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






49. Planning the project






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