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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The place in a studio complex where people who are about to appear on a TV show can wait.






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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.






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






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






11. Planning the project






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. punched switcher






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






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






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






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






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






26. punched switcher






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






28. 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.






29. ...






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






31. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






37. Indicates that the camera is level






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






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






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






41. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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