Words Related to Cinema and Theater - Cinematic Equipment
Here you will learn some English words related to cinematic equipment such as "projector", "filmstrip", and "boom pole".
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celluloid
[noun]
a thin clear plastic material that is highly flammable, made in sheets, formerly used as film in cinematography
clapperboard
[noun]
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
director's chair
[noun]
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
steadicam
[noun]
any type of camera stabilization system that creates smooth, stable footage while the camera is in motion
air ram
[noun]
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
storyboard
[noun]
a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.
floodlight
[noun]
a large lamp that produces a powerful beam of light used for lighting areas such as sports grounds or the outside of buildings
HD
[noun]
a system that provides clear and high-quality pictures on television or computer screens
shutter
[noun]
a mechanical device in a camera or projector that regulates the exposure time of each frame of film or video
optical printer
[noun]
a device used in filmmaking to duplicate, manipulate, and enhance film negatives, positives or prints using optical techniques
apple box
[noun]
a wooden or plastic box used on film sets to elevate actors, props or equipment
baby plate
[noun]
a piece of equipment used to mount lights, cameras, or other accessories to a surface using a 5/8-inch stud
camera dolly
[noun]
a wheeled device that moves the camera smoothly and steadily during a shot
balloon light
[noun]
a large, inflatable lighting device used to create soft, diffused light on film sets
C-stand
[noun]
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
gobo
[noun]
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
camera crane
[noun]
a mechanical device used to move a camera vertically, horizontally or diagonally, typically to capture sweeping cinematic shots
light reflector
[noun]
a flat surface used to reflect light onto a subject to soften shadows and create a more even lighting
video camera
[noun]
a type of camera used for electronic motion picture acquisition, initially developed for the television industry but now commonly used in filmmaking as well
tripod
[noun]
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
camera light
[noun]
a lighting tool that is mounted on a camera to provide additional illumination during filming
three-point lighting kit
[noun]
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
shotgun microphone
[noun]
a highly directional microphone that captures sound from a specific direction, often used in film and video production to record dialogue and sound effects
boom pole
[noun]
a long pole used to hold a microphone near the actors but out of the frame
mixer
[noun]
an electronic equipment that is used in cinematography or sound recording which mixes different signals together and produces a single signal
projector
[noun]
a device used for making images or videos appear on a screen, wall, or other flat surfaces
shock mount
[noun]
a device that suspends a microphone to reduce the transmission of vibrations and handling noise
shoulder mount rig
[noun]
a camera support device that attaches to the operator's shoulder to provide stability and support while filming
filmstrip
[noun]
a series of still images on a film, through which light is shone in order to be projected on a screen
motion capture
[noun]
a technique used in computer animation and film production to capture and record the movements of actors or objects for use in digital animation
sound stage
[noun]
an area in a movie studio with acoustic properties that is used to record sounds of a movie
spotlight
[noun]
a lamp that produces a very strong beam of light that can be cast on someone or something, particularly a person on stage
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