Producing for TV and New Media, 2nd Edition

GLOSSARY

24p 24 frames per second, progressive scan.

5.1 audio Refers to the positions in a five-speaker set up, with five speakers placed to the right, center, left, right rear, and left rear of the TV set and one ban speaker. This kind of mixing is also called AC3 and Dolby Digital, and is prominent in DVDs, theatrically released films using SDDS and DTS systems, and in some television broadcasts. 5.1 audio requires a specially-equipped television set to hear it at home.

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Above-the-line People on a project who are paid a fixed amount, such as producers, writers, directors, primary actors, and legal counsel. Each requires a negotiated fee, including union affiliation, time required, special perks, and star power. This group is also known as ...