Television Production Terminology

verb to act in an exaggerated or overly dramatic manner

• The actor was criticized for his tendency to overact in dramatic scenes.
• She always overacts when telling a story, making it more entertaining.
• Don't overact when you see your crush, just be yourself.
• His exaggerated gestures made it seem like he was overacting in real life.

noun a recorded collection of music, dialogue, and sound effects that accompanies a movie, television show, or video game

• The sound track for the movie was composed by a renowned musician.
• I love the sound track of that movie, it's so catchy!
• The sound track of the game is lit, I can't stop listening to it.
• The sound track of our lives is constantly changing, just like a movie score.

noun a play written or adapted for television

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• The teleplay was well-received by critics for its intricate plot and character development.
• I can't wait to watch the new teleplay that everyone is talking about.
• That teleplay was lit, I couldn't stop watching it!
• The teleplay was like a rollercoaster ride of emotions, keeping me on the edge of my seat.

noun a graphic overlay displayed at the bottom of a television screen, typically containing news headlines or other information

• The chyron displayed the breaking news updates during the live broadcast.
• Did you see the chyron at the bottom of the screen during the news report?
• The chyron was lit with all the latest gossip on the celebrity scandal.
• Her thoughts were like a chyron scrolling endlessly in her mind.

noun a type of camera setup used in reality television where the camera is mounted in a fixed position

adjective describing the type of rig used in reality television production

• The documentary was shot using a fixed-rig camera setup to capture authentic moments.
• I love watching reality shows filmed with a fixed-rig setup, it feels so real.
• The fixed-rig footage of the concert was lit!
• His emotions were like a fixed-rig camera, capturing every detail of his heartache.

noun A segment at the beginning of a television show or movie that precedes the opening credits and sets up the main story or theme.

• The show's cold open set the tone for the entire episode.
• Did you catch that cold open? It was intense!
• The cold open was lit, I couldn't believe what happened!
• The cold open was like a punch in the gut, it really grabbed my attention.

noun a person who has overall creative authority and management responsibility for a television or radio program

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• The showrunner is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the television series production.
• The showrunner is like the boss of the TV show.
• The showrunner calls the shots on the TV series.
• The showrunner is the captain of the television ship, steering it through rough waters to success.

noun a social gathering or reception held after a performance, premiere, or other event

adjective relating to or characteristic of an aftershow

• The aftershow event will feature a panel discussion with the cast and crew.
• Are you going to the aftershow party tonight?
• Let's hit up the aftershow shindig for some drinks and music.
• The real drama happened off-stage during the aftershow chaos.