television production terms - study guide

series of sketches showing the key visual points of a planned with audio.

collective name for all performers and actors who appear in front of the camera

a list of every shot needed by a particular camera.

special key effect that uses a color (blue or green) for the key source background

recording (or laying) black on the whole length of a video tape

a portable object other than costumes used on the set of a play or movie

a light fixture that produces diffused light which produces soft, indistinct shadows.

what is triangle or three-point lighting ?

what is a key?

even, non-directional light necessary for camera to operate optimally

In charge of directing talent and technical operations.

Metal flaps in front of lighting instrument that help control the spread light

illumination from behind the subject and opposite the camera

the speed that light areas turn to shadow areas.

the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a brighter background.

individual responsible for effectively operating the video camera

a light fixture that gives off a sharp, well defined directional beam of light.