Glossary
Comprehensive glossary of filmmaking terms, concepts, and techniques.
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5Shot List
A pre-production document listing every planned shot for a scene or shooting day, with shot size, angle, and movement.
Static Shot
A shot in which the camera remains completely still, with no pan, tilt, zoom, or physical movement.
Steadicam
A body-worn camera stabilizer that isolates the camera from operator movement using a mechanical arm and counterbalanced sled.
Storyboard
A sequence of illustrated panels that visually plan a film's shots before production begins, showing framing, composition, and camera movement.
Symmetry
A compositional technique where elements are arranged to create visual balance around a central axis.
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