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camera
/ˈkæmrə/, /ˈkæmərə/
noun
a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs
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canister
/ˈkænəstɝ/, /ˈkænɪstɝ/
noun
a cylindrical metal container that is used for storing a roll of film
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celluloid
/ˈsɛɫəˌɫɔɪd/
noun
a thin clear plastic material that is highly flammable, made in sheets, formerly used as film in cinematography
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clapperboard
/klˈæpɚbˌoːɹd/
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
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director's chair
/dɚɹˈɛktɚz tʃˈɛɹ/
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
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dolly
/ˈdɑɫi/
noun
a low platform on wheels that is used for carrying a TV or movie camera
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steadicam
/stˈɛdɪkˌæm/
noun
any type of camera stabilization system that creates smooth, stable footage while the camera is in motion
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air ram
/ˈɛɹ ɹˈæm/
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
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storyboard
/ˈstɔɹiˌbɔɹd/
noun
a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.
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floodlight
/ˈfɫədˌɫaɪt/
noun
a large lamp that produces a powerful beam of light used for lighting areas such as sports grounds or the outside of buildings
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HD
/ˌeɪtʃdˈiː/
noun
a system that provides clear and high-quality pictures on television or computer screens
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shutter
/ˈʃətɝ/
noun
a mechanical device in a camera or projector that regulates the exposure time of each frame of film or video
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optical printer
/ˈɑːptɪkəl pɹˈɪntɚ/
noun
a device used in filmmaking to duplicate, manipulate, and enhance film negatives, positives or prints using optical techniques
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apple box
/ˈæpəl bˈɑːks/
noun
a wooden or plastic box used on film sets to elevate actors, props or equipment
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baby plate
/bˈeɪbi plˈeɪt/
noun
a piece of equipment used to mount lights, cameras, or other accessories to a surface using a 5/8-inch stud
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camera dolly
/kˈæmɹə dˈɑːli/
noun
a wheeled device that moves the camera smoothly and steadily during a shot
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balloon light
/bəlˈuːn lˈaɪt/
noun
a large, inflatable lighting device used to create soft, diffused light on film sets
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C-stand
/sˈiːstˈænd/
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
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gobo
/ɡˈoʊboʊ/
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
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camera crane
/kˈæmɹə kɹˈeɪn/
noun
a mechanical device used to move a camera vertically, horizontally or diagonally, typically to capture sweeping cinematic shots
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light reflector
/lˈaɪt ɹɪflˈɛktɚ/
noun
a flat surface used to reflect light onto a subject to soften shadows and create a more even lighting
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video camera
/vˈɪdɪoʊ kˈæmɹə/
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
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tripod
/ˈtɹaɪˌpɑd/
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
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camera light
/kˈæmɹə lˈaɪt/
noun
a lighting tool that is mounted on a camera to provide additional illumination during filming
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three-point lighting kit
/θɹˈiːpˈɔɪnt lˈaɪɾɪŋ kˈɪt/
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
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shotgun microphone
/ʃˈɑːtɡʌn mˈaɪkɹəfˌoʊn/
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
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boom pole
/bˈuːm pˈoʊl/
noun
a long pole used to hold a microphone near the actors but out of the frame
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mixer
/ˈmɪksɝ/
noun
an electronic equipment that is used in cinematography or sound recording which mixes different signals together and produces a single signal
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projector
/pɹəˈdʒɛktɝ/
noun
a device used for making images or videos appear on a screen, wall, or other flat surfaces
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reel
/ˈɹiɫ/
noun
a circular item around which film is wound
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shock mount
/ʃˈɑːk mˈaʊnt/
noun
a device that suspends a microphone to reduce the transmission of vibrations and handling noise
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shoulder mount rig
/ʃˈoʊldɚ mˈaʊnt ɹˈɪɡ/
noun
a camera support device that attaches to the operator's shoulder to provide stability and support while filming
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barn door
/bˈɑːɹn dˈoːɹ/
noun
a device attached to a lighting fixture or camera that controls the direction and spread of light
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filmstrip
/fˈɪlmstɹɪp/
noun
a series of still images on a film, through which light is shone in order to be projected on a screen
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motion capture
/mˈoʊʃən kˈæptʃɚ/
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
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film
/ˈfɪɫm/
noun
a light-sensitive material that is used for capturing photographic images
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movie camera
/mˈuːvi kˈæmɹə/
noun
a device used to capture motion pictures by recording sequential frames of moving images onto a medium such as film or digital storage
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handheld camera
/hˈændhɛld kˈæmɹə/
noun
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
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GoPro camera
/ɡˌoʊ pɹˈoʊ kˈæmɹə/
noun
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
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sound stage
/sˈaʊnd stˈeɪdʒ/
noun
an area in a movie studio with acoustic properties that is used to record sounds of a movie
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spotlight
/ˈspɑtˌɫaɪt/
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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action camera
/ˈækʃən kˈæmɹə/
noun
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
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VR camera
/vˌiːˈɑːɹ kˈæmɹə/
noun
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
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