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Words Related to Cinema and Theater - Lighting Techniques and Special Effects
Here you will learn some English words related to lighting techniques and special effects such as "mood lighting", "matte painting", and "CGI".
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background lighting
[noun]
the lighting setup used to illuminate the background of a scene or shot
cameo lighting
[noun]
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
fill light
[noun]
a supplementary light used in photography, videography, and filmmaking to reduce shadows or fill in areas that are poorly lit
flood lighting
[noun]
a lighting technique that involves using a broad, flat light source to illuminate a large area evenly
high-key lighting
[noun]
a lighting style that uses a lot of light to create a bright, low-contrast image, often used in comedies and musicals
key lighting
[noun]
the main source of light used to illuminate the subject of a shot or scene in film or photography
lens flare
[noun]
a visual phenomenon that occurs when light enters the lens and produces scattered reflections within the lens system
low-key lighting
[noun]
a lighting technique that uses dark shadows and limited lighting to create a dramatic and moody atmosphere
mood lighting
[noun]
the use of lighting in a scene to create a particular emotional or psychological atmosphere
Rembrandt lighting
[noun]
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
stage lighting
[noun]
the illumination of performers and the stage during a live performance, such as a theater, dance, or music production
soft light
[noun]
a type of lighting that creates subtle and diffused shadows, making the subject appear softer and more natural
hard light
[noun]
a type of lighting that creates strong, sharp shadows and highlights, and is often used to create a dramatic effect in a scene
air bladder effect
[noun]
a practical special effect technique used to simulate a character or object swelling up by inflating a concealed bladder with air
bullet hit squib
[noun]
a small explosive device that is attached to an actor's body and used to simulate the impact of a bullet in a scene
matte painting
[noun]
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
bipack
[noun]
a filmmaking technique that involves exposing two rolls of film simultaneously
bullet time
[noun]
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
dolly zoom
[noun]
a camera technique that involves moving the camera towards or away from a subject while simultaneously adjusting the zoom, resulting in a distorted perspective.
forced perspective
[noun]
a technique used in filmmaking to create an optical illusion that makes objects appear larger, smaller, closer, or farther away than they actually are
front projection effect
[noun]
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
multiple exposure
[noun]
a photography and filmmaking technique where multiple images are exposed onto a single frame of film or image sensor to create a composite image
rear projection
[noun]
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
reverse motion
[noun]
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
slit-scan photography
[noun]
an optical process that creates visual effects by exposing the camera to a moving subject through a slit
slow motion
[noun]
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
chroma-key
[noun]
a technique in visual effects where a specific color is removed from a shot and replaced with another image or video
introvision
[noun]
a visual effects process that combines live-action and miniature footage through a specially designed mirror system
match moving
[noun]
a visual effects technique used to track and match the movement of real-life camera shots with computer-generated elements
tilt-shift photography
[noun]
a technique that simulates a miniature scene by selectively blurring parts of a photo while keeping other parts in sharp focus
split screen
[noun]
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
visual effects
[noun]
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
sound effect
[noun]
an artificial sound created and used in a motion picture, play, video game, etc. to make it more realistic
computer-generated imagery
[noun]
the use of computer software to create special visual effects in a movie, commercial, etc.
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