Cinéma et Théâtre - Équipement Cinématographique

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

appareil-photo, caméra

a cylindrical metal container that is used for storing a roll of film

boîte

a thin clear plastic material that is highly flammable, made in sheets, formerly used as film in cinematography

celluloïd

a device used in moviemaking that consists of a hinged board, the parts of which are hit together as the shooting of a scene begins to make sure the sound and the picture are synchronized

clap, claquette

a light folding chair that is made of wood, with sides on which arms can be rested and a seat and back made of cloth, usually used by directors on set

fauteuil de réalisateur, fauteuil de metteur en scène

a low platform on wheels that is used for carrying a TV or movie camera

chariot

any type of camera stabilization system that creates smooth, stable footage while the camera is in motion

système de stabilisation de caméra, steadycam

a device that is often used to create special effects such as explosions or movements of objects on set, by using compressed air to generate a powerful burst of force

coussin d'air, compresseur à air

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

story-board, scénarimage

a large lamp that produces a powerful beam of light used for lighting areas such as sports grounds or the outside of buildings

projecteur

a system that provides clear and high-quality pictures on television or computer screens

HD

a mechanical device in a camera or projector that regulates the exposure time of each frame of film or video

obturation, diaphragme

a device used in filmmaking to duplicate, manipulate, and enhance film negatives, positives or prints using optical techniques

imprimante optique, projecteur optique

a wooden or plastic box used on film sets to elevate actors, props or equipment

boîte à pommes, caisson à pommes

a piece of equipment used to mount lights, cameras, or other accessories to a surface using a 5/8-inch stud

plaque de bébé, support pour accessoires

a wheeled device that moves the camera smoothly and steadily during a shot

chariot de caméra, dolly de caméra

a large, inflatable lighting device used to create soft, diffused light on film sets

luminaire gonflable, lampe à ballon

a type of photographic and cinematography equipment that consists of a base, two riser columns, and a sliding leg used to hold lighting and light modifiers

c-stand, support C

a thin, flat stencil or template that is placed in front of a light source to control the shape or pattern of the emitted light

gobo, masque de lumière

a mechanical device used to move a camera vertically, horizontally or diagonally, typically to capture sweeping cinematic shots

grue de caméra, grue de prise de vue

a flat surface used to reflect light onto a subject to soften shadows and create a more even lighting

reflecteur de lumière, miroir de lumière

a type of camera used for electronic motion picture acquisition, initially developed for the television industry but now commonly used in filmmaking as well

caméra vidéo, caméra enregistrant des vidéos

a camera support device that consists of three legs and a mounting plate or head, commonly made of lightweight materials such as aluminum or carbon fiber

trépied

a lighting tool that is mounted on a camera to provide additional illumination during filming

éclairage de caméra, lampe de caméra

a standard lighting setup consisting of a key light, a fill light, and a back light, used to create a balanced and professional-looking illumination of a subject or scene

kit d'éclairage à trois points, système d'éclairage trois points

a highly directional microphone that captures sound from a specific direction, often used in film and video production to record dialogue and sound effects

microphone canon, microphone directionnel

a long pole used to hold a microphone near the actors but out of the frame

perche à micro, perche de prise de son

an electronic equipment that is used in cinematography or sound recording which mixes different signals together and produces a single signal

ingénieur du son, chef-opérateur du son

a device used for making images or videos appear on a screen, wall, or other flat surfaces

projecteur

a circular item around which film is wound

bande, bobine

a device that suspends a microphone to reduce the transmission of vibrations and handling noise

support anti-vibratoire, suspension de microphone

a camera support device that attaches to the operator's shoulder to provide stability and support while filming

rig de monture d'épaule, support de caméra sur épaule

a device attached to a lighting fixture or camera that controls the direction and spread of light

barn door (éclairage), volet (d'éclairage)

a series of still images on a film, through which light is shone in order to be projected on a screen

film fixe

a technique used in computer animation and film production to capture and record the movements of actors or objects for use in digital animation

capture de mouvement, enregistrement de mouvement

a light-sensitive material that is used for capturing photographic images

film, pellicule

a device used to capture motion pictures by recording sequential frames of moving images onto a medium such as film or digital storage

caméra de cinéma, caméra de film

a portable camera that can be operated by hand, allowing for flexible and dynamic shooting, often used to achieve a documentary-style or immersive visual experience

caméra portable, caméra à main

a compact, durable, and versatile action camera known for its wide-angle perspective, robust features, and ability to capture high-quality video and photos in various extreme sports and adventurous activities

caméra GoPro, appareil photo GoPro

an area in a movie studio with acoustic properties that is used to record sounds of a movie

scène sonore

a lamp that produces a very strong beam of light that can be cast on someone or something, particularly a person on stage

projecteur

a small, rugged, and versatile camera designed for capturing high-quality video and photos in dynamic and extreme environments, often used in action sports, outdoor adventures, and other fast-paced activities

caméra d'action, appareil photo d'action

a specialized camera designed to capture 360-degree video or images, enabling the creation of immersive virtual reality experiences by providing a full panoramic view of the surroundings when viewed through a VR headset or other compatible devices

caméra VR, caméra de réalité virtuelle