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TV Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Extreme close up- A very close shot of a person or object - used to intensify drama or show close detail.






2. 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.






3. 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.






4. A person who oversees several production.






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






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






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






8. Interns - Cable Pullers - 2nd Assistant Directors






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






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






11. people who deliver lines






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






22. Makes sure camera match - lighting






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






24. Over the shoulder






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






26. 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






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






28. Over the shoulder






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Pointing the camera down or up






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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.






47. creates great depth and interest






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






49. 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.






50. 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.