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Filming & Editing
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| script | A written blueprint outlining scenes |
| character | A person or figure in the video story. |
| dialogue | Spoken words exchanged between characters. |
| narration | Voiceover that explains or adds context to the visuals. |
| scene | A segment of the video that takes place in a single location or time. |
| action | Physical movements or activities performed by characters. |
| storyboard | A visual plan of the video |
| shot | A single continuous view captured by the camera. |
| frame | One image or drawing in a storyboard representing a shot. |
| visual sequence | The order of shots that create a visual flow. |
| composition | The arrangement of elements within a frame. |
| continuity | Consistency of visual details across shots to maintain flow. |
| pan | Horizontal camera movement from side to side. |
| tilt | Vertical camera movement up or down. |
| zoom | Adjusting the lens to make the subject appear closer or farther. |
| angle | The position or perspective from which the camera views the subject. |
| blocking | Planning actors' positions and movements within a scene. |
| transition | A visual effect that connects two shots or scenes. |
| title screen | A text or graphic introducing the video. |
| music | Background audio that sets mood or tone. |
| voiceover | Recorded voice added to explain or narrate visuals. |
| reflection | A written or verbal review of what was learned or created. |
| revision | Editing and improving a script or storyboard for clarity. |
| pacing | The speed and rhythm of a video's scenes. |
| tone | The mood or attitude conveyed by the video. |
| clarity | How easily the audience understands the message. |
| framing | How subjects are positioned within the camera's view. |
| setup | Preparing props |
| cut | A basic transition where one shot immediately follows another. |
| fade | A gradual transition to or from black or another color. |
| critique | An evaluation of creative work with constructive feedback. |
| feedback | Comments provided to improve a project. |
| establishing shot | A wide shot that sets the scene's location and context. |
| full shot | Shows the entire subject from head to toe. |
| medium shot | Frames the subject from the waist or knees up. |
| close shot | Focuses on the subject's face or upper body. |
| extreme close shot | Shows a very small detail |
| up shot | A low-angle shot looking up at the subject. |
| down shot | A high-angle shot looking down on the subject. |
| over the shoulder shot | Frames the subject from behind another character's shoulder. |
| two shot | Shows two characters together in the same frame. |
| point of view shot | Shows what a character sees from their perspective. |
| dolly | Camera moves toward or away from the subject on a track. |
| truck | Camera moves sideways along a track. |
| pedestal | Camera moves vertically up or down without tilting. |