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TV Production Basics

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1. 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






2. Over the shoulder






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. 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.






9. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. 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






18. people who deliver lines






19. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. Over the shoulder






31. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






34. A person who oversees several production.






35. Planning the project






36. 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)






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. ...






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






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






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






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






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






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