Glossary
Comprehensive glossary of filmmaking terms, concepts, and techniques.
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C
2Camera
The device that captures light and records it as a sequence of still images forming a motion picture.
Cut
The instantaneous transition between two shots in editing, and the act of assembling a film from those transitions.
F
2Frame Rate
The number of individual frames captured or displayed per second, determining motion smoothness and aesthetic quality.
Footage
The complete body of recorded video or film material captured during production for editing.
S
2Shutter Speed
The duration of time the camera's shutter stays open for each frame, controlling exposure and motion blur.
Slow Motion
A visual effect produced by capturing footage at a higher frame rate than playback, stretching action across more screen time.
U
2Undercranking
Running the camera below the playback frame rate to produce accelerated motion on screen.
Underexposure
Insufficient light reaching the sensor, causing shadow detail loss and increased noise.