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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The part of a tape recorder or player that pulls the tape through the machine at the proper speed.






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






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






4. 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.






5. A person who oversees several production.






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






7. A person who oversees several production.






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






9. 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






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






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






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. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






20. 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.






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






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24. Indicates that the camera is level






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. people who deliver lines






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






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






36. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. punched switcher






45. punched switcher






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






47. 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)






48. 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.






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






50. Over the shoulder