Camera Angels
Shot that is taken of a person or object at a close range to capture the small details of the subject.
Close-up
PA
Production Assistant
"Action!"
Means to start filming
violence, explosions, car chases, fight scenes
Action
Device used to record images
Video Camera
Shot that is taken from the torso up
Medium Shot
DP
Director of Photography
"On the day"
When you are on set and are filming
feature a monster, some type of evil entity or a terrible/frightening situation
Horror
Picks up sounds and audio
Microphone
shows the full length of the subject. Includes a large amount of the surrounding area of the setting
Long/Wide Shot
AD
Assistant Director
"Lunch!"
The only meal served on the day of shooting- it can be any time of the day
About the future, other worlds, spaceships, aliens, and advanced technology
Science Fiction
3 point system: Key, Fill, and Back
Lighting
used in film when two or more characters are talking to each other in conversation
Over the Shoulder
LM
Location Manger
"Last Looks"
Final checks of hair, makeup, cameras, sound, and set
feature cowboys, horse riding and gunfights
Western
Post-production, helps with putting clips of film together, can add special effects
Editing Software
An aerial view located above, overhead, capturing the action below—commonly captured with a drone.
Bird's Eye
Executive Producer
"Martini!"
Depicts the world truthfully, plus add magical elements
Magical Realism
attaches to the camera to manipulate the focus, size, and lighting
Lens