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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A method of representing video or audio signals using a 'wave' of continuously.






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






8. 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)






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






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






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






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 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.






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






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






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






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






18. Indicates that the camera is level






19. in control room






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. ...






27. 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.






28. Pointing the camera down or up






29. Planning the project






30. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. creates great depth and interest






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






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






39. Indicates that the camera is level






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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 creates words - drawings and some visual effects that are incorporated with a production.






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






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 determines the environment where the production takes place.