NOCTI- Television Production

abbreviation of "medium shot"

an entry-level position. For many it is their first industry job.

creates even washes of light over whole set

a title moving along the bottom of the screen left to right (Cali term)

stack of titles that run up the screen (Cali term)

the formula for watts (watts, amps, and voltage)

items on a set such as pictures, lamps, etc, that are not props because they aren't handled or referred to by performers

In scriptwriting, if talent is off camera, the audio is notated as

intellectual property belonging to the copyright holder. Permission must be obtained before using their work

abbreviation of "extreme long shot"

clappers or sticks used at beginning of each shot to identify the take

list of start times for the major events in the production (shoot dates, locations, wrap dates, editorial dates, etc)

the name for anything performing or appearing in front of the camera

calibrated ring on the lens indicating the aperture setting

both a transmitter and a receiver (like walkies)

regulates all the elements of the camera signal. (such as focus, white balance, and color balance)

When setting up and adjusting lights, workers should...

graphic used to identify an on-camera speaker (his name appearing under him)

abbreviation of "close up"

abbreviation of "over the shoulder"

measure of what type of people are watching (race, age, gender, etc.)

the three major parts to studio cameras

Used to select between several different video sources & compositing video sources together to create special effects

a monitor with lines written on it for the talent to read from

The lighting principle know as three-point lighting or triangle lighting is made up of key, fill, and----- lights

measure of color

moving the camera up and down on Y, lowering and raising the base

yellow, red, and white cables that carries both audio and video signals

A fill light is a...

point of which something changes (speed, direction, scale, color, exposure)

rubberized cable that carries audio signal

reduces shadows

light emitting diode

measure of light

People appearing in a film must sign this (gives the film maker the right to use the face & likeness of the performer)

a comic book styled sequence of drawings that will help the crew understand the director's vision

list of camera takes written down on the location during the shoot

accomplished with the use of three lights; key, fill, and rim (also called back or hair light)

(between 8-11pm) is the time most people are at home and watching

small mics that are hidden in necktie clips in upper shirt button holes

depends on cooperate (advertising) or public funding (donations and grants)

provides the financial backing for a production

sports/news item captured live in the field

personnel in charge of making sure everybody is in place and all equipment is ready during a LIVE show. Also cue talent.

The phrase "cheating out" applies to...

A concept/program proposal should include a basic message, intended audience, equipment needed, target shooting date...

the scene by scene development of the events in your teleplay

survey organization that keeps track of who's watching what and at what time

abbreviation of "extreme close up"

refers to dissembling an set after wrapping

These lenses have concentric rings etched into the glass & they smooth out the edge of the pool of light they create.

When lifting heavy equipment, a worker should...

creates sharp directional beam of light onto a controlled specific area of the subject

occurs on costumes or set elements that have high contract stripes and delicate patterns

term for the space left in front of a person moving on X toward the edge of the frame

the initial idea for a show

avoid jump-cuts

In a universe of 8,000 households, a spot aired twice and achieved 2,000 impressions. The spot reached how many viewers?

plastic sheets of specific colors placed over lighting instruments that tint the light a specific hue or color

most common light-sensitive imaging surface on a camera. Splits the white light into its red, green, & blue components

viewed over the internet

3 cameras feeding live streams to the switcher where the newsreader is looking camera LIVE while speaking to audience

moving the camera and the tripod from side to side on X parallel to the picture plane

a brief narrative description of what a program will be

the difference between the brightest and darkest area of the frame

What is the BEST way to design studio lighting?

blank space left between the top of the object or subject and the upper edge of the frame

unedited takes on the camera roll or SD card

gives viewer control over how and what is seen when viewing a program

permission by the music copyright holder for you to use that music under a scene in your film

While conducting a site survey for a specific location, it is important to...

Looks just like RGB color channels except it's value doesn't represent color value, but rather transparency

moving the camera and the tripod forward or away from an object on Z

Why is production schedule important?

used to carry audio signal (used for headphones)

operate the audio console during the show. Also called mixer

an organization to license Radio and Television stations. They determine the standards and practices

depends on monthly fees from the audience to fund programming

help determine skills/capabilities of a performer

Which piece of equipment provides the MOST protection when changing a halogen lamp in a lighting instrument?

supports narrative or and enhances the mood of the scene

When credits run up the screen, they...

screen a show and meet to discuss likes and dislikes

hole in the iris of a lens

to swivel (pivot) or rotate the camera on X horizontally

used by the director to block camera shots

frequency or pitch, used to adjust playback equipment so accompanying media is at a comfortable volume for the audience

used to carry video signal only

two organizations (full name and letters) that license music rights to show producers

a row of buttons with each button representing a video source. Pressing a button will select a video to play live

a tally of how many people are watching a given program

Who of the following production personnel performs in front of the camera?

info of who, what, and when are watching

machine containing graphic design elements(allows texts & graphics to superimposed "live" over the talent)

mechanical flaps on the sides of lighting instruments that open and close on hinges to control shape of the light

generate income for the broadcaster to pay for the cost of producing or acquiring the program

arranging people and props along the z-axis in close proximity and toward/away from the camera.

moving the camera lens up and down on Y without moving the tripod

diagonal parallel lines in the viewfinder to indicate that that portion of the frame has reached maximum exposure

any additive color space based on the RGB color model defined by three chromaticities of the red, green, and blue