Words Related to Cinema and Theater - Cinematic Equipment

a cylindrical metal container that is used for storing a roll of film

a thin clear plastic material that is highly flammable, made in sheets, formerly used as film in cinematography

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

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

a low platform on wheels that is used for carrying a TV or movie camera

any type of camera stabilization system that creates smooth, stable footage while the camera is in motion

a pneumatic device used to propel a person or object through the air in film and television production

a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.

a system that provides clear and high-quality pictures on television or computer screens

a mechanical device in a camera or projector that regulates the exposure time of each frame of film or video

a device used in filmmaking to duplicate, manipulate, and enhance film negatives, positives or prints using optical techniques

a wooden or plastic box used on film sets to elevate actors, props or equipment

a piece of equipment used to mount lights, cameras, or other accessories to a surface using a 5/8-inch stud

a wheeled device that moves the camera smoothly and steadily during a shot

a large, inflatable lighting device used to create soft, diffused light on film sets

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

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

a mechanical device used to move a camera vertically, horizontally or diagonally, typically to capture sweeping cinematic shots

a flat surface used to reflect light onto a subject to soften shadows and create a more even lighting

a type of camera used for electronic motion picture acquisition, initially developed for the television industry but now commonly used in filmmaking as well

a lighting tool that is mounted on a camera to provide additional illumination during filming

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

a highly directional microphone that captures sound from a specific direction, often used in film and video production to record dialogue and sound effects

a long pole used to hold a microphone near the actors but out of the frame

an electronic equipment that is used in cinematography or sound recording which mixes different signals together and produces a single signal

a circular item around which film, wire, etc. is wound

a device that suspends a microphone to reduce the transmission of vibrations and handling noise

a camera support device that attaches to the operator's shoulder to provide stability and support while filming

a device attached to a lighting fixture or camera that controls the direction and spread of light

a series of still images on a film, through which light is shone in order to be projected on a screen

a technique used in computer animation and film production to capture and record the movements of actors or objects for use in digital animation

an area in a movie studio with acoustic properties that is used to record sounds of a movie

a lamp that produces a very strong beam of light that can be cast on someone or something, particularly a person on stage