Film & Video Glossary

Clear definitions of essential film and video production terms - a simple glossary for anyone learning the language of film and video.

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Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratio defines the width-to-height relationship of a movie frame. This choice shapes how stories are visually told, influencing everything from composition to audience immersion.
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Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratio defines the width-to-height relationship of a movie frame. This choice shapes how stories are visually told, influencing everything from composition to audience immersion.
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Aspect ratio defines the width-to-height relationship of a movie frame. This choice shapes how stories are visually told, influencing everything from composition to audience immersion.
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Blocking in Film

Blocking in Film is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Cinematography

Cinematography is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Cross-Cutting

Cross-Cutting is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Diegetic Sound

Diegetic Sound is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Dutch Angle

Dutch Angle is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Establishing Shot

Establishing Shot is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Eyeline Match

Eyeline Match is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Fade In / Fade Out

Fade In / Fade Out is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Foreshadowing in Film

Foreshadowing in Film is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Fourth Wall

Fourth Wall is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Handheld Camera

Handheld Camera is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Jump Cut

Jump Cut is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Key Light

Key Light is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Low-Key Lighting

Low-Key Lighting is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Match Cut

Match Cut is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Method Acting

Method Acting is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Montage

Montage is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Non-Diegetic Sound

Non-Diegetic Sound is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Over-the-Shoulder Shot

Over-the-Shoulder Shot is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Pan Shot

Pan Shot is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Point of View Shot (POV)

Point of View Shot (POV) is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Production Design

Production Design is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Screenplay

Screenplay is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Shot Reverse Shot

Shot Reverse Shot is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Steadicam

Steadicam is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Storyboarding

Storyboarding is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Tracking Shot

Tracking Shot is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Voice Over

Voice Over is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Wide Shot

Wide Shot is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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Zoom Shot

Zoom Shot is a core filmmaking concept. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to spot it in your favorite movies with clear examples.
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