Shout it Out
Equipment
Theory Lingo
More Equipment
Misc
100
This is said when passing in front of the camera
CROSSING
100
A small wooden wedge in a camera operator's equipment bag
Camera Wedge
100
The harsh juxtaposition of light and dark.
Chiaroscuro
100
A black and light-absorbing cloth used to block out light.
Flag
100
A bag of sand to hold down or balance equipment
Dirt
200
This is said when audio or camera begins recording
SPEED
200
A sturdy 3 legged light stand with a long metal arm
C-Stand
200
When elements are the same from shot to shot and scene to scene.
Continuity
200
A thin, colorful piece of plastic used to make light colorful.
Gel
200
A schedule given to the cast and crew. Tells everyone when to arrive on set.
Call Sheet
300
A general term to warn people that lights are being turned on or off. It can also be used when putting equipment away.
STRIKING
300
A wooden box used for a variety of purposes. They come in different sizes.
Apple Box
300
A list given to the crew every day. Describes the shots the director wants to shoot.
Shot List
300
A digital board that identifies the shot and take for syncing sound.
Slate
300
A softening or reduction of light intensity.
Diffusion
400
This is said when walking through a door when carrying something heavy, especially if it has sharp edges or is particularly pointy.
POINTS
400
4 metal folding doors found on a light. Designed to help direct light in a certain direction.
Barn Doors
400
A french phrase meaning "putting into the scene". Refers to all elements that exist in a frame.
Mise-en-Scène
400
A small microphone clipped onto actor.
Lavalier
400
The most important and brightest light in a 3 point lighting set up.
Key Light
500
This refers to when the cast and crew plan on how actors will move during a particular shot.
Blocking a Shot
500
Strong fabric backed tape.
Gaffer Tape
500
An imaginary line drawn in the action that the camera cannot cross.
180-degree Rule
500
A microphone placed over actors during filming.
Boom Mic
500
An extension cord - specifically for lights or other equipment.
Stinger