Cinéma et Théâtre - Production de Film

a single recording of a scene or shot in theater or film

prise

a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie

cascade

the process of creating a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.

storyboarding

a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.

story-board, scénarimage

the action or process of recording the scenes of a motion picture or taking a photograph

tournage

an independent sequence of a motion picture or TV program that is recorded by one camera without any interruption

plan

a set of shots in a motion picture that are marked by a unity of time or location, creating a particular narrative unit

séquence

the first version of editing a movie, after different scenes are assembled

premier montage

a piece of raw footage that is recorded but is not used in the final edited version of a movie, TV program, etc.

chute

the art and methods of film-making, especially the photographic aspect and camerawork

technique cinématographique

the organization of a movie or TV show in a way that the actions and details are consistent in a series of following scenes

script

a set of scenes in a motion picture, novel, etc. that could be regarded independently and are very elaborate or complex

scène

a type of film that is shot in one long take without any cuts or editing, providing a continuous, uninterrupted view of the action

film en une seule prise, long métrage en plan séquence

the process of adjusting and enhancing colors and tonality to achieve a desired visual style in film, television, and photography

colorimétrie, étalonnage des couleurs

the process of selecting appropriate filming locations for a production, based on factors such as lighting, accessibility, safety, and availability

repérage de lieux, repérage de tournage

approval to begin a project

feu vert

a detailed plan that outlines the order in which scenes will be filmed, the locations, the actors, and the necessary crew and equipment for each day of production

planning de tournage, calendrier de tournage

the main phase of film production when the majority of the film's scenes are shot with the main actors and locations

photographie principale, tournage principal

the process of preparing a film set by adding and arranging props, set decorations, and other visual elements to enhance the realism and authenticity of the scene

habillage, décoration de plateau

the use of various equipment and techniques to illuminate the subjects and environment in a way that enhances the mood, atmosphere, and visual style of the photo or film

éclairage, illumination

a document used in film and television production that outlines the shooting schedule, cast and crew call times, locations, and other important details for a specific day's shoot

feuille de tournage quotidienne, carnet de production quotidien

a motion picture film format with a 35 mm width that has been widely used in both professional and amateur filmmaking for its high-quality images and aesthetic options

film 35 mm, pellicule 35 mm

the process of adding color to black-and-white movies, either manually or through digital technology, to create a color version of the original movies

colorisation de film, coloration de film

the process of identifying specific points in a visual or audio work where sound effects or music should be added or modified to enhance the emotional impact or narrative flow

localisation, repérage

a shooting location that has four actual walls, typically a room or an enclosed space, that can be used to create a sense of confinement or intimacy in the scene

quatre murs

a brief written summary of a proposed movie idea, outlining the story, characters, themes, and tone of the film, intended to serve as a starting point for further development of the screenplay

traitement de film, résumé de film

the process of capturing and recording motion pictures using digital technology, rather than traditional celluloid film, for production, distribution, and exhibition

cinématographie numérique, cinéma numérique

a guideline in filmmaking that recommends changing the camera angle by at least 30 degrees between shots to avoid a jarring effect on the viewer

règle des 30 degrés, règle du changement d'angle de 30 degrés

a guideline in filmmaking that recommends not crossing an imaginary line between two characters to maintain visual continuity and avoid disorienting the viewer

règle des 180 degrés, principes de continuité visuelle

a documentary filmmaking style that seeks to capture reality through unobtrusive and objective observation

Cinéma-vérité, Œil du cinéma

any scene or moment in a film or video that is deemed to be particularly memorable or impressive, often in terms of visual impact or emotional intensity

scène mémorable, scène impactante

a place outside a studio where scenes of a movie or TV program are filmed

extérieur

a place where motion pictures are produced

studio

(movie) the instantaneous transition of the scenes of a motion picture

découpage

the process of replacing original recorded dialogue or sound with a new version, usually in a different language or for technical reasons, in film and video production

doublage, voix off

the art of creating and recording sound effects in a studio setting to be added to a film or video

bruitage, effets sonores

the process of transferring motion picture film into a video format using specialized telecine machines

téléciné, transfert de film

a film post-production process where the original camera negative is physically cut and assembled to create a new negative that matches the final edit, used to create the release prints for distribution

montage négatif, coupe négative

the act of supervising the cast and crew and giving them instructions in the production of a motion picture, play, etc.

réalisation, mise en scène

a moviemaking or broadcasting technique in which the sound and image is made to appear gradually

fondu, fondu à l'ouverture

a moviemaking or broadcasting technique in which the sound and image is made to disappear gradually

fondu de fermeture, fondu au noir

an instance of showing a scene or event that will happen later in a movie, TV episode, etc. interrupting the chronological order of the plot

avance rapide

the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera

séquences

one of a series of photographs forming a movie or video

cadre

the act of stopping a movie or video to look at a particular frame

arrêt sur image

a room that is lit in a specific way in order to develop a photograph

chambre noire, salle de développement

the type of film used in still photography or filmmaking, such as 35mm, 16mm, or 8mm

pellicule, film

a motion picture film format in which the film strip is eight millimeters wide

film 8 mm, pellicule 8 mm

a motion picture film format that has a width of 16 millimeters

film 16mm, pellicule 16mm

the primary footage that contains the main content of the story, typically featuring interviews or other key subjects speaking on camera

A-roll, séquence principale

the supplementary footage that is used in a film or video production, often intercut with the main footage to provide context or visual interest

plans secondaires, vidéos d'illustration

an outdoor area in a movie studio, where large exterior sets are constructed and some scenes are shot

plateau pour scène en extérieur

a digital image file that contains all of the information captured by a digital camera's sensor, which can be used to produce a high-quality print

négatif numérique, image numérique brute

the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture

scénario

the width or size of film stock used in filmmaking

largeur de film, calibre de film

a detailed version of a screenplay used during the production of a film or TV show, which includes specific camera angles, blocking, and other technical details

scénario de tournage, script technique

the stage in filmmaking that involves editing, adding special effects, and other activities that occur after principal photography is completed

post-production, phase de post-production

the work that is done prior to the production of a motion picture, TV program, etc.

préproduction, pré-production

a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

scénario

the style in which a movie is shot

prise de vue

a place in a film or video production where the editing of the footage takes place

salle de montage, studio de montage

the process of creating a preliminary visualization of a film, TV show, or other production before it is filmed or animated

prévisualisation, visualisation préalable

the unit of measuring the rate of frames that appear on a display

image par seconde

a written document that is longer than a traditional film treatment but shorter than a full screenplay

scénarisation, scriptment