Chapter 15 & 16 Study Guide

Vocabulary 1. Mike boom A microphone suspended from a long horizontal arm 2. Tilt To move the camera up and down on a vertical plane

3. Close-up A very close camera shot of the subject, usually from the shoulders up 4. Producer The person who provides creative control for the entire production 5. Fade The gradual disappearance of a scene as it ends

6. Production The actual shooting of a television program 7. POV The position from which a shot is taken 8. talent Any person who appears in front of the camera

9. director The person who interprets the script and instruct the crew 10. wide angle A shot that includes a broad horizontal view 11. pan To turn the camera in a horizontal plane

12. zoom To use a special lens to enlarge a subject without moving the camera 13. VTR A recording machine that records video, audio, and control signals on videotape

14. shot list A list of the major scenes to be photographed 15. media diary A record of how much time radio listening and TV viewing take out of each week

16. How are sound effects and music important in radio dramas? They help the audience understand the play and make the action seem more real. 17. What is the relationship between spoken words and images in television production? Words clarify the visual images.

18. What kind of language should you use in a television script? Informal, conversational language 19. What are some activities carried out in the rehearsal step? Blocking, technical rehearsal, control room rehearsal, run-through, and dress rehearsal

20. Who was the 1st President to use radio effectively? Franklin D. Roosevelt 21. When was the 1st experimental television program broadcast? 1928 22. What is the purpose of a media diary? It helps viewers better control the time they spend on radio and TV