Cinéma et Théâtre - Techniques d'éclairage et effets spéciaux

the lighting setup used to illuminate the background of a scene or shot

éclairage de fond

a type of lighting used in filmmaking, where the light is directed towards a specific subject or object to create a spotlight effect, while the surrounding area is kept in darkness

éclairage en cameo

a supplementary light used in photography, videography, and filmmaking to reduce shadows or fill in areas that are poorly lit

lumière de remplissage

a lighting technique that involves using a broad, flat light source to illuminate a large area evenly

éclairage par inondation

a lighting style that uses a lot of light to create a bright, low-contrast image, often used in comedies and musicals

éclairage en haute clé

the main source of light used to illuminate the subject of a shot or scene in film or photography

éclairage principal

a visual phenomenon that occurs when light enters the lens and produces scattered reflections within the lens system

flare de lentille

a lighting technique that uses dark shadows and limited lighting to create a dramatic and moody atmosphere

éclairage discret

the use of lighting in a scene to create a particular emotional or psychological atmosphere

éclairage d'ambiance

a lighting technique where one side of the subject's face is in the light, while the other is in shadow, creating a triangular shape under the eye of the lit side

lumière de Rembrandt

the illumination of performers and the stage during a live performance, such as a theater, dance, or music production

éclairage de scène

a type of lighting that creates subtle and diffused shadows, making the subject appear softer and more natural

lumière douce

a type of lighting that creates strong, sharp shadows and highlights, and is often used to create a dramatic effect in a scene

lumière dure

a practical special effect technique used to simulate a character or object swelling up by inflating a concealed bladder with air

effet de vessie d'air

a small explosive device that is attached to an actor's body and used to simulate the impact of a bullet in a scene

squib de tir

a technique used in film and video production to create the illusion of a landscape or setting that would otherwise be too expensive, impractical, or impossible to build or film

peinture mate

a filmmaking technique that involves exposing two rolls of film simultaneously

bipack

a visual effect that uses multiple cameras to create a slowed-down or frozen-in-time effect, often used in action scenes in movies and TV shows

temps de balle

a camera technique that involves moving the camera towards or away from a subject while simultaneously adjusting the zoom, resulting in a distorted perspective

zoom dolly

a technique used in filmmaking to create an optical illusion that makes objects appear larger, smaller, closer, or farther away than they actually are

perspective forcée

a visual effect used in film and television to create the illusion of a background or environment behind the actors using a front projection screen and a projector

effet de projection frontale

a photography and filmmaking technique where multiple images are exposed onto a single frame of film or image sensor to create a composite image

exposition multiple

a filmmaking technique that involves projecting a pre-recorded background image onto a screen behind actors, allowing them to appear as though they are in a different location

projection latérale

a technique in filmmaking where the action is filmed in reverse, and then played back in the normal direction in the final film, creating an illusion of backward movement

mouvement inverse

an optical process that creates visual effects by exposing the camera to a moving subject through a slit

photographie par fente de balayage

a technique used in film and video production to capture and display movement at a slower rate than normal, creating a surreal or dramatic effect

ralenti

a technique in visual effects where a specific color is removed from a shot and replaced with another image or video

chroma-key

a visual effects process that combines live-action and miniature footage through a specially designed mirror system

introvision

a visual effects technique used to track and match the movement of real-life camera shots with computer-generated elements

suivi de mouvement

a technique that simulates a miniature scene by selectively blurring parts of a photo while keeping other parts in sharp focus

photographie à bascule et décalage

a technique used in filmmaking to show two or more scenes simultaneously on the screen, often in a side-by-side or top-bottom configuration

écran partagé

the digital effects added to films or videos to enhance or create visual elements that are impossible or too expensive to achieve in real life

effets visuels

an artificial sound created and used in a motion picture, play, video game, etc. to make it more realistic

effet sonore

the use of computer software to create special visual effects in a movie, commercial, etc.

image de synthèse

a filming technique that makes full-sized objects appear smaller than they actually are by using scale models

miniaturisation