Film Glossary

 

Blocking :- Was originally a theatre term relating to where actors were positioned on the stage and where they moved. Add camera and lights, this is also relevant for film. The way the actors move and are positioned on set.

Cinematography :- The art of motion picture photography

Costume :- The certain outfits an actor may wear to further portray their character.

Editing :- The way certain shots are clipped together, may involve adding music, titles or, nowadays, special effects

Hair and Make- up :- Altering or changing an actors appearance to fit the character they are playing

Lighting :- The way a set is particularly lit to suit the set

Literary Design :- Includes the script and the way its written, basic story telling.

Performance :- The performance of an actor and how they portray an actor.

Rhythmic :- Editing to music or with a ‘beat’

Set Design :- The way a set is dressed for a film

Sound Design :- Editing sound and manipulating it to make it appropriate for the big screen

Convention :- A way in which something is usually done. Genres follow conventions.

Genre :- A style or category of art, music, or literature.

Director :- The person who gives their creative take on a film, no director, directs the same.

Ethics :- The judgement of whether something is right or wrong, similar to morals.

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