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Terms for subject Cinematography (689 entries)

effects stock	Special film stock that is typically used by the second unit to generate computerized composites. Effects stock usually has finer film grain, and is usually rated several stops lower than standard stock.
electrical department	The department in charge of all electrical matters (primarily lighting) for productions.
electrician	The person or grip in charge of and familiar with the electrical equipment on the set.
epic	A film with large dramatic scope or that required an immense production.
equity	A trade union for actors. In the UK, an actor must belong to Equity before being allowed to perform in any "legitimate" theater or film. Similar organizations exist in other countries but because other organizations often exist membership isn't as essential.
establishing shot	The first shot of a new scene, that introduces the audience to the space in which the forthcoming scene will take place.
establishing shot	ESTB	Common­_Ground
Except For Adults	EFA
executive producer	A producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the filmmaking process, but who is still responsible for the overall production. Typically an executive producer handles business and legal issues. See also associate producer, co-producer, line producer.
exhibitor	An organization which represents cinemas.
exposition	Background information necessary to the advancement of the storyline or to augment richness or detail.
exterior	Used in a slug line, indicates that the scene occurs outdoors.
extra	A person who appears in a movie where a non-specific, non-speaking character is required, usually as part of a crowd or in the background of a scene. Extras are often recruited from wherever they are available. Contrast with non-speaking role.
extreme close-up	A shot in which the subject is much larger than the frame. Provides more detail than a close-up. The abbreviation is often used in a slug line.
eyeline match	A technique used in visual effects to make sure an actor is looking at the "face" of the character/creature to be inserted later. One approach, used on Stuart Little (1999) is to sync a laser to the camera so that it is on only when the shutter is closed, and makes a dot where the creature's eyes would be. More commonly, a grip holds a target on a pole.
f.g.	foreground	Common­_Ground
fade	A smooth, gradual transition from a normal image to complete blackness (fade out) or vice versa (fade in)
fake shemp	Anyone appearing on screen whose face is not seen (either because of heavy makeup or camera angles) and who has no lines; can include stand-ins and extras. The term originated with Sam Raimi and his colleagues, who borrowed it from Hollywood lore about a stand-in used to finish Three Stooges films after Shemp Howard's death.
Family Friendly	FF
Family Home Evening	FHE