Ch 1 Flashcards
Above-the-line crew
members of the production team who contribute to the creative process on a production. The crew includes producers, directors, writers, and talent
Audio board
a console located in the control room that is used to control audio sources during a production
Basic single camera television system
a television production situation that involves one camera connected to a single microphone
Below-the line crew
Members of the production team who are involved in the operation and maintenance of technical equipment on a production
Character generator
a control room production tool used for creating and calling up alphanumeric information used on-screen
control room
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
Director
the individual most responsible for the creative control of a television program, responsible for supervising the artistic aspects of a production
Expanded multicamera television system
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
Floor manager
the crewmember who serves as the director’s liaison in the television studio, relaying commands to talent and crew during production
Preview monitor
a television screen found in the control room that allows the director to see a video image from its source, such as a camera
Producer
the individual most responsible for the creation and organization of a television program, responsible for all business aspects of the production
Switcher
The control room equipment that controls all video elements in a television production. The switcher is operated by the technical director
Television studio
the area of a television facility where the cameras capture the content of a program
Executive producer
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
Producer
oversees an individual production and responsible for all aspects of the project, including personnel and production elements
Director
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
Assistant or associate producer
the direct assistant tot he producer
Line producer
responsible for all activities on the set during the day of production
floor manager
relays cues from the director to talent and personnel on the studio floor during rehearsal and production
Technical director
operates the switcher in the control room, taking commands from the director
Camera operator
operates the cameras on the studio floor during a production
audio technician
responsible for all audio aspects of a production, including preparation of microphones and operation of the audio board
character generator operator
types in can recalls alphanumeric information used on-screen during a production
production assistant
an entry level position in the industry responsible for a wide variety of activities, usually answering to one of the producers
