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TV Production Basics

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






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






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






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






5. 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)






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






7. 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.






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






12. 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.






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






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






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






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






17. Over the shoulder






18. Indicates that the camera is level






19. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






28. punched switcher






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






30. people who deliver lines






31. 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.






32. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






33. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






42. 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






43. 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)






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






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






46. punched switcher






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






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






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






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