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Cinema and Theater - Film Production
Here you will learn some English words related to film production such as "sequence", "outtake", and "frame".
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a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie
the process of creating a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.
a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.
the action or process of recording the scenes of a motion picture or taking a photograph
an independent sequence of a motion picture or TV program that is recorded by one camera without any interruption
a set of shots in a motion picture that are marked by a unity of time or location, creating a particular narrative unit
the first version of editing a movie, after different scenes are assembled
a piece of raw footage that is recorded but is not used in the final edited version of a movie, TV program, etc.
the art and methods of film-making, especially the photographic aspect and camerawork
the organization of a movie or TV show in a way that the actions and details are consistent in a series of following scenes
a set of scenes in a motion picture, novel, etc. that could be regarded independently and are very elaborate or complex
a type of film that is shot in one long take without any cuts or editing, providing a continuous, uninterrupted view of the action
the process of adjusting and enhancing colors and tonality to achieve a desired visual style in film, television, and photography
the process of selecting appropriate filming locations for a production, based on factors such as lighting, accessibility, safety, and availability
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
the main phase of film production when the majority of the film's scenes are shot with the main actors and locations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
the process of capturing and recording motion pictures using digital technology, rather than traditional celluloid film, for production, distribution, and exhibition
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
a guideline in filmmaking that recommends not crossing an imaginary line between two characters to maintain visual continuity and avoid disorienting the viewer
a documentary filmmaking style that seeks to capture reality through unobtrusive and objective observation
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
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
the art of creating and recording sound effects in a studio setting to be added to a film or video
the process of transferring motion picture film into a video format using specialized telecine machines
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
the act of supervising the cast and crew and giving them instructions in the production of a motion picture, play, etc.
a moviemaking or broadcasting technique in which the sound and image is made to appear gradually
a moviemaking or broadcasting technique in which the sound and image is made to disappear gradually
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
the type of film used in still photography or filmmaking, such as 35mm, 16mm, or 8mm
a motion picture film format in which the film strip is eight millimeters wide
the primary footage that contains the main content of the story, typically featuring interviews or other key subjects speaking on camera
the supplementary footage that is used in a film or video production, often intercut with the main footage to provide context or visual interest
an outdoor area in a movie studio, where large exterior sets are constructed and some scenes are shot
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
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
the stage in filmmaking that involves editing, adding special effects, and other activities that occur after principal photography is completed
the work that is done prior to the production of a motion picture, TV program, etc.
a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play
a place in a film or video production where the editing of the footage takes place
the process of creating a preliminary visualization of a film, TV show, or other production before it is filmed or animated
the unit of measuring the rate of frames that appear on a display
a written document that is longer than a traditional film treatment but shorter than a full screenplay
