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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A view of the subject from a comfortable distance between a wide shot and close-up.






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






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






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






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






6. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






9. Over the shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






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






21. in control room






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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.






26. 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.






27. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






28. A method of representing video or audio signals using a 'wave' of continuously.






29. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. 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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. A method of representing video or audio signals using a 'wave' of continuously.






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






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