180-degree rule A basic guideline regarding the on-screen spatial relationship between a character and another character or object within a scene. By keeping the camera on one side of an imaginary axis … See more

A roll Abby "The Abby" is the second-to-last shot. Named after assistant director, Abner E "Abby" Singer, who called out the shot to give the crew extra time to prepare for a company move … See more

C-clamp call time The time at which the crew is expected to be on set for work. Callier effect cameo appearance cameo lighting A type of … See more

edit decision list editing effects light electrotachyscope ellipsoidal reflector spot light establishing shot Any shot which sets up or establishes the context for a scene by showing the … See more

B movie B-roll baby plates backlighting backlot background actor See extra. background lighting balloon light barn doors beatscript … See more

dailies The raw, unedited footage shot during the making of a motion picture, traditionally the first positive prints developed from the negatives filmed on the previous day, in … See more

F-number F-stop fade-in fade-out fast cutting fast motion See time-lapse. feature film Also feature-length film. A narrative film with a running … See more