Ch 1

Question 1

Above-the-line crew

Answer 1

members of the production team who contribute to the creative process on a production. The crew includes producers, directors, writers, and talent

Question 2

Audio board

Answer 2

a console located in the control room that is used to control audio sources during a production

Question 3

Basic single camera television system

Answer 3

a television production situation that involves one camera connected to a single microphone

Question 4

Below-the line crew

Answer 4

Members of the production team who are involved in the operation and maintenance of technical equipment on a production

Question 5

Character generator

Answer 5

a control room production tool used for creating and calling up alphanumeric information used on-screen

Question 6

control room

Answer 6

the area where video and audio elements in a production are brought together in the creation of a program. The control room is the location where the director works while a production is being telecast or recorded

Question 7

Director

Answer 7

the individual most responsible for the creative control of a television program, responsible for supervising the artistic aspects of a production

Question 8

Expanded multicamera television system

Answer 8

a television production situation that involves more than one camera, as well as multiple other audio and video sources for the creation of a program

Question 9

Floor manager

Answer 9

the crewmember who serves as the director’s liaison in the television studio, relaying commands to talent and crew during production

Question 10

Preview monitor

Answer 10

a television screen found in the control room that allows the director to see a video image from its source, such as a camera

Question 11

Producer

Answer 11

the individual most responsible for the creation and organization of a television program, responsible for all business aspects of the production

Question 12

Switcher

Answer 12

The control room equipment that controls all video elements in a television production. The switcher is operated by the technical director

Question 13

Television studio

Answer 13

the area of a television facility where the cameras capture the content of a program

Question 14

Executive producer

Answer 14

in charge of arranging the budget for a production, sometimes as an outside agent, but frequently as an employee of the station or network. In some situations this individual may not be present on the set during production

Question 15

Producer

Answer 15

oversees an individual production and responsible for all aspects of the project, including personnel and production elements

Question 16

Director

Answer 16

the member of the team most responsible for the creative control of a production. The director is responsible for working with talent and technical operations during production

Question 17

Assistant or associate producer

Answer 17

the direct assistant tot he producer

Question 18

Line producer

Answer 18

responsible for all activities on the set during the day of production

Question 19

floor manager

Answer 19

relays cues from the director to talent and personnel on the studio floor during rehearsal and production

Question 20

Technical director

Answer 20

operates the switcher in the control room, taking commands from the director

Question 21

Camera operator

Answer 21

operates the cameras on the studio floor during a production

Question 22

audio technician

Answer 22

responsible for all audio aspects of a production, including preparation of microphones and operation of the audio board

Question 23

character generator operator

Answer 23

types in can recalls alphanumeric information used on-screen during a production

Question 24

production assistant

Answer 24

an entry level position in the industry responsible for a wide variety of activities, usually answering to one of the producers

Question 25

fading

Answer 25

accomplished with each individual audio input on the board. each input had a slide fader or potentiometer

Question 26

muting

Answer 26

an on/off switch that will turn an audio source on or off

Question 27

quality controls

Answer 27

input control various characteristics of the audio’s sound