A one-shot film is either filmed in a single take or shot and edited to look like it was.
Read moreFilming can’t proceed until the little white-and-black board has been snapped shut in front of the camera.
Read moreWhat does “Action†really mean? Who is it intended for? And is it the director who actually says it?
Read moreA digital imaging technician (DIT) is a product of the post-film age. A DIT is responsible for backing up any and all digital footage.
Read moreWinnebago is a generic name for any caravan or RV, frequently used as private quarters on film sets.
Read moreThe rule of thirds is a way of dividing the field of an image to aid in composition.
Read moreAn autocue, or teleprompter, is a device used to help people appearing on television remember their lines.
Read moreStoryboards are illustrations used to plan and develop a story before it’s filmed.
Read moreThe size of a shot is an important part of visual storytelling, and a variety are used to different ends.
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