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| slow motion (Decelerated motion) | mechanical distortion of s shot which causes it to occur at a slower speed than it did in reality |
| sneak preview | the exhibition of a film, prior to its re;ease, in order to furnish important information regarding audience reaction and promotion/distribution strategies |
| soft focus | a shot in which an image is created to appear hazy, not sharply defined, often evoking a romantic effect |
| sound track | the sound portion of a film which includes spoken words, sounds effects, and music. The narrow band alone one side of a print of film upon which the sound is set down |
| split screen | the dividing of film frames into two or ore sections, each featuring a separate image, working as a composite |
| star system | a system in Hollywood in the 1920s through the early 1950s by which a film studio would discover young actors, sign them, and cultivate their image into that of a star through heavy publicity and script development. |
| Steadicam | a trade name that has become synonymous with any camera that allows the cinematographer to maintain a steady image during hand-held filming in situations where it is not possible to use a tracking shot. The camera operator wears the Steadicam, a vest. |
| stereotype | any character or story derived from other works and so familiar to the audience as to lack any originality |
| story | a narration of dramatic events occurring within a particular time-sequence |
| story treatment | a brief explanation, written in simple prose, of a story, including the action, characters, and scenes. story treatments seldom contain dialogue or shots and are anywhere from one to forty pages long. the treatment forms the basis for a future script |