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Comprehensive glossary of filmmaking terms, concepts, and techniques.

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The standard frame rate for theatrical cinema, producing the characteristic motion quality associated with film.

The adjustable opening in a lens that controls light transmission and depth of field.

A numerical scale that indicates a camera lens's aperture setting, controlling the amount of light passing through the lens to the film or sensor.

A single complete image in a sequence of images that creates the illusion of motion when played back.

The number of individual frames captured or displayed per second, determining motion smoothness and aesthetic quality.

A numerical measure of a camera sensor or film stock's sensitivity to light, forming one part of the exposure triangle.

Running the camera at a higher frame rate than playback to produce slow motion footage.

A visual effect produced by capturing footage at a higher frame rate than playback, stretching action across more screen time.

A technique capturing frames at low intervals over a long period, compressing slow processes into fast playback.