A one-shot film is either filmed in a single take or shot and edited to look like it was.
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Filming can't proceed until the little white-and-black board has been snapped shut in front of the camera.
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What does 'Action' really mean? Who is it intended for? And is it the director who actually says it?
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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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Winnebago is a generic name for any caravan or RV, frequently used as private quarters on film sets.
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The rule of thirds is a way of dividing the field of an image to aid in composition.
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An autocue, or teleprompter, is a device used to help people appearing on television remember their lines.
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Storyboards are illustrations used to plan and develop a story before it's filmed.
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