Films
A science fantasy movie based on a classic book where a girl searches for her missing father across dimensions.
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
A part of a film that takes place in one location and time.
Scene
The person who performs a character in the movie, speaking lines and showing emotions.
Actor
A board used to mark the start of each scene, helping sync sound and video.
Clapperboard (Slate)
Movies with lots of excitement, stunts, and sometimes battles or chase scenes.
A boy helps a dolphin, named Winter, who lost her tail and gets a new one.
Dolphin Tale (2011)
The written dialogue and instructions for actors and crew.
Script
The person who oversees the entire movie, making decisions on scenes, actors’ performances, and the overall vision.
Director
A stand with three legs used to hold the camera steady while filming.
Tripod
Films that aim to make the audience laugh with funny characters, situations, or dialogue.
Comedy
The boy teaches the robot important values, helping him understand he doesn’t have to be a weapon and can choose his own path.
The Iron Giant (1999)
Putting together all the scenes and shots to make a finished film.
Editing
The person who manages the budget, schedule, and business side of making the film.
Producer
A wheeled platform that moves the camera smoothly, used for tracking shots or following action.
Dolly
Movies made using drawings, computer graphics, or stop-motion instead of live-action filming.
Animation
This DreamWorks movie highlights Moses’ struggle with faith and courage as he faces his adoptive brother, the Pharaoh.
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Moving the camera lens in or out to get closer or further from the subject.
The person who controls the camera to capture each shot.
Camera Operator
A device that creates smoke or fog effects to add atmosphere to a scene.
Fog Machine
Films with magical elements, mythical creatures, or imaginary worlds, often far from real life.
Fantasy
In this beloved fantasy, Aslan’s sacrifice to save Edmund is a powerful representation of forgiveness and love, bringing an end to the White Witch’s rule.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
A background that lets editors add digital scenes later.
Green Screen
The person who holds the microphone close to the actors to capture their voices clearly.
Boom Operator
A device that displays a script for the actor or presenter to read while looking directly at the camera.
Teleprompter
Movies that focus on real-life events, people, or issues, presenting factual information to educate the audience.
Documentary