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Camera moves alongside or around a subject, and maintains a constant distance and direction.
Tracking shot
Camera positioned above (looking down) or below (looking up), and creates a sense of helplessness/isolation, or makes the subject appear larger/more powerful
High-angle/low-angle shot
A film making guideline that keeps the camera on one side of an imaginary line between 2 characters to maintain spatial continuity for the viewer.
The 180-degree rule
Command the director gives to actors to start performing a scene
Camera is mounted on a wheeled platform, which allows the camera to follow a subject in action.
Dolly shot
One continuous recording of a shot, from the moment the camera starts rolling until it stops.
Take
Zoom-in, zoom-out
A device to synchronize picture and sound, and identify scenes and takes
Clapboard
The camera is held by an operator, rather than being mounted, and results in slightly shaky scenes that are more realistic
Handheld shot
A very brief, single continuous recording of a shot.
Short Take
Auditory elements of a movie (ex. dialogue, music, sound effects)
Sound
Distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear sharply in a shot
Depth of field
The camera is mounted on a crane, and moves smoothly up and down across a scene.
Crane shot
A single, uninterrupted shot that lasts much longer than the normal editing pace
Long Take
Score
Background actors who appear in non-speaking roles, creating a realistic and believable environment
Extras
This shot allows the audience to see the scene through the characters eyes which creates an immersive experience
POV shot
A single still image that makes up a motion picture.
Frame
A daily allowance provided to the cast and crew members to cover expenses while working away from home base or on location
Per-Diem