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M is for Montage

M is for Montage

Want to go from just a beginner to a pro? You need a montage

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O is for One-Shot

O is for One-Shot

A one-shot film is either filmed in a single take or shot and edited to look like it was.

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C is for Clapperboard

C is for Clapperboard

Filming can’t proceed until the little white-and-black board has been snapped shut in front of the camera.

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A is for Action!

A is for Action!

What does “Action” really mean? Who is it intended for? And is it the director who actually says it?

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D is for D.I.T.

D is for D.I.T.

A digital imaging technician (DIT) is a product of the post-film age. A DIT is responsible for backing up any and all digital footage.

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W for Winnebago

W for Winnebago

Winnebago is a generic name for any caravan or RV, frequently used as private quarters on film sets.

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R for Rule of Thirds

R for Rule of Thirds

The rule of thirds is a way of dividing the field of an image to aid in composition.

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A is for Autocue

A is for Autocue

An autocue, or teleprompter, is a device used to help people appearing on television remember their lines.

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S is for Storyboard

S is for Storyboard

Storyboards are illustrations used to plan and develop a story before it’s filmed.

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S for Shot Size

S for Shot Size

The size of a shot is an important part of visual storytelling, and a variety are used to different ends.

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