Nocti 1
an entry-level position. For many it is their first industry job. Talent, Floor Manager, Production Assistant
Production Assistant
info of who, what, and when are watching. Arbitron, Subscription TV, Ratings
Ratings
provides the financial backing for a production. Director, Production Assistant, Executive Producer
Executive Producer
measure of what type of people are watching (race, age, gender, etc.) Primetime, Focus Groups, Demographics
Demographics
Small mics that are hidden in necktie clips in upper shirt. Shotgun Mic, Omnidirectional Mic, Lav Mic
Lav Mic
device used to select between several different video sources and in some cases composiiting video sources together to create special effects
Audio Mixer, Switcher, Bus
all persons appearing in a film must sign this which gives the film maker the right to use the face and likeness of the performer in the finished film. Waiver, Release Form, Parent Note
Release Form
light that reduces shadows. Back Light, Fill Light, Hair Light
Fill Light
personnel in charge of making sure everybody is in place and all equipment is ready during a LIVE show. They will also cue talent. Director, Producer, Floor Manager
Floor Manager
blank space left between the top of the object or subject and the upper edge of the frame. Lower Thirds, Dead Zone, Headroom
Headroom
a brief narrative description of what a program will be. Concept, Storyboard, Treatment
Treatment
the name for anything performing or appearing in front of the camera. Talent, Camera Operator, Producer
Talent
survey organization that keeps track of who's watching what and at what time. Arbiton, Ratings, Shares
Arbiton
Primetime hours are between, 8-11 pm, 7-10 pm, 5-8 pm
8-11 pm
an organization to license Radio and Television stations. They determine the standards and practices. Federal Communications Commission, Federal Communications Committee, Communications Agency
Federal Communications Commission
operate the audio console during the show. Also called mixer. Sound Engineer, Executive Producer, Broadcasting
Sound Engineer
creates even washes of light over whole set. Floodlight, Spotlight, Front Light
Floodlight
a row of buttons with each button representing a video source. Pressing a button will select a video to play live
Switcher, Bus, Light Switch
supports narrative or and enhances the mood of the scene.
Background Music or Lighting
BNC
point of which something changes (speed, direction, scale, color, exposure). ALPHA Channels, Keyframe RGB Color Space
Keyframe
rubberized cable that carries audio signal. SDI, HDMI, XLR
XLR
intellectual property belonging to the copyright holder. Permission must be obtained before using their work. Synchronization Rights, Release Form, Copyrighted Material
Copyrighted Material
moving the camera and the tripod forward or away from an object on Z. Trucking, Dollying, Panning
Dollying
regulates all the elements of the camera signal. (such as focus, white balance, and color balance). Switcher, Camera Control Unit, Audio Mixer
Camera Control Unit