Chapter 16

Audio Booth A room in the studio that contains all of the equipment capable of adding sound to the
program.
Camera Monitor A monitor that displays the image shot by the corresponding camera.
Confidence Monitor A monitor connected to the output of the video recorder.
Control Room A room in the studio containing several monitors and the special effects generator.
Editing Suite A cubicle or small room where the program is put through postproduction processing,
such as video and audio editing.
Electronic Field Production A shoot in which the video crew and production staff are in total control of
the events and action.
Electronic News Gathering The process of shooting information, events, or activity that would have
happened whether a reporting/production team was there with a camera or not.
Flat A scenery unit that is usually a simple wood frame with a painted plywood shell.
Jack A triangle-shaped brace that is fastened to the back of a flat to provide stable, upright support.
Location Any place, other than the studio, where production shooting is planned.
Location Survey An assessment of proposed shoot location that includes placement of cameras, lights,
available power supple, equipment necessary, and accommodations needed for the talent and crew.
Master Control Room A room in a production facility where all the hardware is located, including video
recorders and all other equipment needed to improve and process the video and audio signals.
Preview Monitor A monitor that allows the director to set up an effect on the SEG before the audience
sees it.
Production Meeting A meeting with the entire crew in which the director lays out the programs main
message and either the director or producer assigns each task involved in the production to members of
the crew.
Program Monitor A monitor that displays the image going to the recorder.
Remote Shoot Any production shooting that takes place outside of the studio.

1. The Production Meeting
2. Studio Shooting
A. The Studio Environment
1. The Ceiling
2. The Walls
3. Curtains
4. The Floor
5. Scenery Units
6. Cameras
B. The Control Room
C. The Audio Booth
D. Master Control Room
E. Specialised Areas
3. Remote Shooting
A. Types of Remote Shoots
1. ENG
2. EFP
B. The Location Survey
4. Comparing Studio and Remote Shooting
A. Advantages of the Studio Shoot
B. Disadvantages of the Studio Shoot
C. Advantages of a Remote Shoot
D. Disadvantages of a Remote Shoot

1. What topics are addressed in the production meeting?
A: Main message, Tasks of each member of the crew, Schedule.
2. Explain the special features of studio walls.
A: Keep sound within the studio from bouncing around the room; keep unwanted outside
sounds from entering the studio.
3. Name each of the television monitors found in the control room and state the function of
each.
A: Camera Monitor (camera image), Program Monitor (recorder image), Preview
Monitor (monitor to set up an effect on the SEG before its seen), Confidence Monitor
(recorder output)
4. What do the letters ENG stand for? What does the term mean?
A: Electronic News Gathering The process of shooting information, events, or activity
that would have happened whether a reporting/production team was there with a camera
or not.
5. What are the unique characteristics of EFP?
A: Scenes may be reshot; can get several different camera angles; extra compensation for
performers, technicians, producers, directors, staff members, and all other production
members.
6. List the items that should be evaluated during a location survey.
A: Cameras, lights, power supply, equipment, and accommodations for talent and crew.
7. What are the disadvantages of a studio shoot?
A: Building a set can be expensive/time-consuming, Ambient sounds are difficult to
recreate, The amount of equipment needed, Studio shoot requires more personnel.
8. What are the advantages of a remote shoot?
A: Usually not necessary to build a set, Natural light can be used, Everything about an
existing set is realistic, Requires less equipment, Usually involves fewer crew members.