The Fundamentals Of Television Flashcards
True or false in 1943 NBC was forced by the government to sell off one of its studios, the blue Network due to antitrust laws. This Network became ABC.
True
What was the all channels act of 1961 designed to do?
It was a law passed by Congress designed to ensure that the federal communication commission was able to demand that all television set manufacturers create a UHF receiver. This allowed small local channels to broadcast.
Define television network
The term Network refers to a telecommunication system, built to distribute television content in which a central entity responsible for producing programs, provides programming to many geographically distributed television stations .
Explain what are the “financial interest in syndication” rules
These are rules that were imposed in 1970 by the US federal communications commission in an attempt to prevent broadcast monopolization. The rules prevented networks from owning any of the programming they air in prime time and prohibited networks from airing syndicated programming in which they had a financial stake.
Define cable television
Cable television is a system of delivering programming to consumers via signals transmitted through cables.
Define “genre television”
This refers to shows operating within a few very specific genres, such as science fiction, fantasy, comedy, and Horror
Provide a definition of a procedural drama
A procedural drama is an episodic series that progresses according to a plot sequence based on a technical process such as in the medical procedural like Greys Anatomy. Episodes typically feature standalone plots, where, in the story is introduced, developed and resolved within the same episode.
What is a show runner?
The show runner is the leading producer of the television series.
What is breaking the story?
Breaking refers to the process of distributing story or plot points, or narrative elements of a story arc within an episode, taking into account a season or series long arc
What is the story beat?
An element of plot in a story. Story beats are significant high points of action, which act as tent poles for the story by connecting the individual action points together to build out the story.
Define cold opening
A cold opening (or cold open) is a storytelling technique where a film, TV show, or other narrative work starts immediately with a scene before the title sequence or opening credits. It drops the audience right into the action, often to grab attention, set up intrigue, or establish tone before any formal introductions.
A short sceen in a sitcom that showcases, a gag or character trait for one last laugh in the show is called the
Tag
A crucial step in a season long television series is called breaking the story which refers to the process of what?
Distributing the narrative elements of a story arc within an episode, taking into account the season or series long arc.
Most hour, long television episodes begin with a teaser scene, followed by how many acts?
4 to 5
What’s the difference between single camera and multi camera sitcoms
Multi camera, sitcoms Iare filmed before a live audience
What is a packet?
A collection of sample work jokes, sketches scenes, etc. used as application materials for the position of writer on a television show
What is a staff writer?
The title for entry-level writers, getting their first job in a writers room the staff writer help spread the story in the room and pitches ideas
What is a story editor?
A writer who is guaranteed an episode to write, and has their name in the credits
What is a storyboard?
A storyboard is a series of drawings, either hand written, or with the use of software to help plan camera angles, lighting, costumes, set design, and character movements. They create a sense of visual consistency throughout the story. 
What are the important elements to have in the scene for each story board shot?
You need to determine whether or not you want. The camera zoomed in on a close-up or a full body shot. You need to know how many people will be in the shot and what specific objects will be there.
Why is it important to have Notes included in your story board?
 Notes emphasize the things that are harder to sketch. For example, if you have 39 people in one scene, it’s very difficult to draw them so you would simply have a note that says there will be 39 people in the background of the shot.
Do you need to include the facts that you want to have in the scene in your story board?
Yes, it’s important to have notes on affects and any scene switching that will take place. If you’re going to have a scene switching back-and-forth every couple of seconds, you need to note that on the storyboard, this is useful for your video editor. 
How are story boards created in big budget productions versus indie films?
In Big budget productions, there are artists hired specifically to create storyboards, whereas in indie films, they are typically done by the Director. 
What is flat staging as it relates to storyboarding?
Flat staging is a picture that is devoid of 3-D perspective. A flat image isn’t very engaging.
