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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A device used to record video and audio information onto a magnetic tape. Stands for videotape recorder






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. creates great depth and interest






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






20. 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.






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






22. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






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






28. Indicates that the camera is level






29. 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.






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






31. creates great depth and interest






32. ...






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






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






35. in control room






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






43. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






48. 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






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






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