Jan 27, 2020
cinéma vérité ˈsɪnɪmə vɛrɪˈteɪ noun French for “truthful cinema.” A style of documentary filmmaking that shows people in everyday situations with authentic dialogue and natural action. ...
Oct 8, 2019
close-up ˈklōsˌəp noun A shot that tightly frames the subject (usually an actor’s face). There are several varieties of close-up: medium close-up (MCU), head and shoulders; close-up (CU), neck to top of head; big close-up (BCU), cutting off chin and forehead;...
Oct 8, 2019
close up ˈklōsˌəp noun A shot that tightly frames the subject (usually an actor’s face). There are several varieties of close-up: medium close-up (MCU), head and shoulders; close-up (CU), neck to top of head; big close-up (BCU), cutting off chin and forehead;...
Dec 13, 2019
contingency kənˈtinjənsē noun In a film budget, the contingency is money allocated to cover unexpected costs during the filming and post-production process. It is typically 10% of the total...
Oct 2, 2019
craft ser·vic·es kraft ˈsərvəsəs noun The department in charge of providing snacks and refreshment to the crew throughout the work day. Often shortened to “crafty.” Not to be confused with catering, the department in charge of providing full...
Oct 2, 2019
crafty ˈkraftē noun Short for “craft services,” the department in charge of providing snacks and refreshments to the crew throughout the work day. Not to be confused with catering, the department in charge of providing full...