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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. helps with routine stuff - anything the director needs - timing of production






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. 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






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






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






6. 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.






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






8. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






11. creates great depth and interest






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






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






14. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






17. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






25. 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.






26. 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.






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






28. A three legged camera mount - sometimes equipped with casters to facilitate camera movement.






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






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






31. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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