stunt
[noun]
a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie
storyboarding
[noun]
the process of creating a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.
storyboard
[noun]
a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.
shooting
[noun]
the action or process of recording the scenes of a motion picture or taking a photograph
shot
[noun]
an independent sequence of a motion picture or TV program that is recorded by one camera without any interruption
sequence
[noun]
a set of shots in a motion picture that are marked by a unity of time or location, creating a particular narrative unit
rough cut
[noun]
the first version of editing a movie, after different scenes are assembled
outtake
[noun]
a piece of raw footage that is recorded but is not used in the final edited version of a movie, TV program, etc.
cinematography
[noun]
the art and methods of film-making, especially the photographic aspect and camerawork
continuity
[noun]
the organization of a movie or TV show in a way that the actions and details are consistent in a series of following scenes
set piece
[noun]
a set of scenes in a motion picture, novel, etc. that could be regarded independently and are very elaborate or complex
one-shot film
[noun]
a type of film that is shot in one long take without any cuts or editing, providing a continuous, uninterrupted view of the action
color grading
[noun]
the process of adjusting and enhancing colors and tonality to achieve a desired visual style in film, television, and photography
location scouting
[noun]
the process of selecting appropriate filming locations for a production, based on factors such as lighting, accessibility, safety, and availability
shooting schedule
[noun]
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
principal photography
[noun]
the main phase of film production when the majority of the film's scenes are shot with the main actors and locations
dressing
[noun]
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
lighting
[noun]
the use of various equipment and techniques to illuminate the actors and environment in a way that enhances the mood, atmosphere, and visual style of the film
daily call sheet
[noun]
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
35mm film
[noun]
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 colorization
[noun]
the process of adding color to black-and-white films, either manually or through digital technology, to create a color version of the original film
spotting
[noun]
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
four walls
[noun]
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
film treatment
[noun]
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
digital cinematography
[noun]
the process of capturing and recording motion pictures using digital technology, rather than traditional celluloid film, for production, distribution, and exhibition
30-degree rule
[noun]
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
180-degree rule
[noun]
a guideline in filmmaking that recommends not crossing an imaginary line between two characters to maintain visual continuity and avoid disorienting the viewer
Kino-eye
[noun]
a documentary filmmaking style that seeks to capture reality through unobtrusive and objective observation
money shot
[noun]
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
dubbing
[noun]
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
foley
[noun]
the art of creating and recording sound effects in a studio setting to be added to a film or video during post-production, typically using objects and materials to simulate real-life sounds
telecine
[noun]
the process of transferring motion picture film into a video format using specialized telecine machines
negative cutting
[noun]
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
direction
[noun]
the act of supervising the cast and crew and giving them instructions in the production of a motion picture, play, etc.
fade-in
[noun]
a moviemaking or broadcasting technique in which the sound and image is made to disappear gradually
fade-out
[noun]
a moviemaking or broadcasting technique in which the sound and image is made to appear gradually
flashforward
[noun]
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
film stock
[noun]
the type of film used in still photography or filmmaking, such as 35mm, 16mm, or 8mm
8mm film
[noun]
a motion picture film format in which the film strip is eight millimeters wide
A-roll
[noun]
the primary footage that contains the main content of the story, typically featuring interviews or other key subjects speaking on camera
B-roll
[noun]
the supplementary footage that is used in a film or video production, often intercut with the main footage to provide context or visual interest
backlot
[noun]
an outdoor area in a movie studio, where large exterior sets are constructed and some scenes are shot
digital negative
[noun]
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
shooting script
[noun]
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
post-production
[noun]
the stage in filmmaking that involves editing, adding special effects, and other activities that occur after principal photography is completed
pre-production
[noun]
the work that is done prior to the production of a motion picture, TV program, etc.
scenario
[noun]
a written description of the characters, events or settings in a movie or play
cutting room
[noun]
a place in a film or video production where the editing of the footage takes place
previsualization
[noun]
the process of creating a preliminary visualization of a film, TV show, or other production before it is filmed or animated
frames per second
[noun]
the unit of measuring the rate of frames that appear on a display
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