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A removable storage device that is used to store video and other data.
Memory card
A universal serial bus cable used for connecting various devices to a computer.
USB cable
The surrounding sounds of a place, including both natural and artificial sounds.
Ambience
The end of a video clip.
Tail
A segment broadcast live from a remote location rather than a studio.
Live Shot
A chronological sequence of the segments or stories planned for a television program.
Rundown
A short video recording that is used to test the quality of a video camera or recorder.
Test record
A specific area or topic assigned to a journalist or reporter for regular coverage.
Beat
A high-definition multimedia interface cable for transmitting audio and video signals between devices.
HDMI cable
A shot that frames the subject from a great distance.
Wide shot
An electronic device that converts sound waves into an electrical signal, used to capture and record sound.
Microphone (mic)
A person who portrays a character in a film, television show, play, or other performance medium, utilizing their skills to bring the character to life through interpretation and expression.
Actor
A shot that shows the reaction of a character to something that has happened.
Reaction shot
A camera lens that changes focal length, allowing the camera to zoom in or out on the subject.
Zoom
An undesirable sound that is produced when an amplified sound is picked up by a microphone and re-amplified.
Feedback
A fully produced segment, typically including interviews, footage, and narration, ready for broadcast.
Package
Narration that is delivered from a location within the frame of the visual scene, often used to provide character thoughts or dialogue.
On-camera narration
A regularly scheduled television or radio program presenting current news stories, updates, and information on local, national, or international events, often featuring segments such as interviews, reports, and commentary.
Newscast
A concise presentation or proposal aimed at selling an idea, project, or product to a potential investor, client, or audience, highlighting its unique features, benefits, and value proposition.
Pitch
Narration that is delivered from a location outside the frame of the visual scene, often used to provide backstory or explanation.
Off-camera narration
A shot that is inserted into a scene to provide visual relief or to provide additional information.
Cutaway shot
The spoken interaction between characters in a screenplay, play, or any form of narrative media, conveying plot information, character development, and thematic elements through conversation.
Dialogue
A camera movement that moves along with the subject.
Tracking shot
A shot that is filmed from the perspective of the subject.
Subjective shot
A short video advertisement or teaser designed to promote a product, service, event, or brand, typically highlighting key features, benefits, or selling points to attract potential customers or viewers.
Promotional video (promo)