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Terms for subject Cinematography (724 entries)

release	When a movie is shipped to exhibitors by the distributor, it is deemed to have been released for public viewing - there are no longer any studio restrictions on who can see the movie.
reverse shot	A shot taken at a 120-180 degree angle from the preceding shot. When used in dialogue scenes, reverse-shot editing usually alternates between over-the-shoulder shots that show each character speaking. See also shot/reverse shot.
rigger	Workers responsible for the setting, hanging and focussing of lighting instruments and constructing scaffolding used in making film sets.
room tone	Different sets and locations have different audio characteristics. A sound recordist will typically make a recording of the natural ambient "silence" in a set/location for the sound editor, who will use it as a reference point, or for when silence is required.
rotoscoping	An animation technique in which images of live action are traced, either manually or automatically. See also motion capture.
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sabre artist	A member of the production team utilizing a combination of software programs to create special effects.
safe area	A camera's viewfinder actually shows (and records on film stock) a greater area of the scene than will appear in the final product. Markings are etched in the viewfinder to indicate to the camera operator the extents of the "viewable" film (called the live area) An area beyond that (called the safe area) is also marked; it is in this area that the production sound mixer might direct the boom operator to place the boom microphone.
scene	A continuous block of storytelling either set in a single location or following a particular character. The end of a scene is typically marked by a change in location, style, or time.
scene chewing	An extreme, over-the-top performance that dominates the screen. "Chewing the scenery" suggests that actors are so engaged in their histrionic portrayals that furniture pieces and backdrops are left with big dental impressions.
scenic artist	A member of the crew responsible for work which includes the preparation, painting and/or coloration of all textures, plastering, appliqueing on scenery, sets, and properties
scenic artist	the application of all decorative wall or surface coverings
scenic artist	all lettering and sign work (including signs and murals; miniature sets and/or models and properties and the painting and aging in the (construction) studio or on the set of costumes and costume accessories as specified by the costume designer)
score	The musical component of a movie's soundtrack. Many scores are written specifically for movies by composers.
Screen Actors Guild	An association with jurisdiction over some works that can be recorded by picture or by sound. See also AFTRA.
screen test	A form of audition in which an actor performs a particular role on camera, not necessarily with the correct makeup or on the set.
screening	An exhibition of a movie, typically at a cinema. See also feature presentation, supporting feature, double bill, trailer.
screenplay	A script written to be produced as a movie.
screenwriter	A writer who either adapts an existing work for production as a movie, or creates a new screenplay.
script	A general term for a written work detailing story, setting, and dialogue. A script may take the form of a screenplay, shooting script, lined script, continuity script, or a spec script. A script is often sold for a particular price, which is increased to a second price if the script is produced as a movie. For example, a sale may be described as "$100,000 against $250,000". In this case, the writer is paid $100,000 up front, and another $150,000 when the movie is produced. See also advance.