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Cinematic Techniques and Film Editing

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found footage
Noun

a filmmaking technique that uses pre-existing or intentionally recorded audio or video footage to create a sense of authenticity or realism in a new production

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motion control photography
Noun

a technique that allows for precise and repeatable camera movements and is often used for special effects in film and television

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au
to
ma
vi
sion
Noun

a technique in filmmaking where a camera is set up to follow a predetermined path or movement, usually using a computer-controlled camera crane or dolly

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freeze frame
Noun

a cinematic technique where a single frame is repeated and played back, creating the illusion of a still image

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jump scare
Noun

a cinematic technique that uses a sudden and unexpected sound, image, or event to startle and frighten the audience, often used in horror movies

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Ken Burns effect
Noun

a technique used in video production where still photographs are panned and zoomed in a way to create a video effect

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low-angle shot
Noun

a cinematic technique where the camera is positioned below the subject, shooting upwards, making the subject appear taller, more powerful, or more dominant

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Mickey Mousing
Noun

a film scoring technique where the music closely follows the on-screen action, emphasizing or mimicking the movements of the characters or objects

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multiple-camera setup
Noun

a television and film production technique that uses multiple cameras to capture different angles of a scene simultaneously, allowing for a more dynamic and immersive viewing experience

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off
screen
Noun

something that is not visible on the screen but exists within the story, such as sounds, dialogue, or actions happening off-camera

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on-set virtual production
Noun

a filmmaking technique that combines real-time computer graphics and live-action footage, allowing filmmakers to create highly realistic and immersive environments and effects on-set during filming

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over-the-shoulder shot
Noun

a camera angle that shows one character from the perspective of another, commonly used in dialogue scenes in film and television

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pho
toa
ni
ma
tion
Noun

a technique that merges photographic images with animation to create a moving image, often used to add dynamic movement to static images in filmmaking, advertising, and other visual media

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po
ly
vi
sion
Noun

a film and theater technique that uses multiple screens or projectors to create a single, panoramic image, providing a more immersive and visually stunning viewing experience

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reaction shot
Noun

a camera shot that shows a character's response, typically a facial expression or body language, to something happening off-screen or to another character's actions or dialogue

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unchained camera
Noun

a filmmaking technique that involves using handheld or mobile camera setups to create a sense of realism and natural movement in the footage

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redress
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re
dress
Noun

a sum of money paid to someone to make up for the damage or harm done to them

The court ordered the company to pay redress to the injured workers.

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shaky camera
Noun

a filmmaking technique where the camera is intentionally made to shake or move rapidly, often used to create a sense of realism or urgency in the scene

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single camera setup
Noun

a filming technique that uses only one camera to capture footage, creating a more cinematic look and feel often used in television shows and movies

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stalker vision
Noun

a cinematographic technique where the camera follows a character closely from behind, often used to create a sense of tension or unease in the audience

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tracking shot
Noun

a technique where the camera is mounted on a moving platform and follows the action being filmed, creating a smooth and dynamic shot that can follow characters or objects through a scene

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trunk shot
Noun

a filming technique where the camera is placed inside the trunk of a car, often used to create a sense of confinement or show the perspective of a character trapped in the trunk

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soft focus
Noun

a filming technique where the camera lens is blurred or made less sharp than usual, often used to create a dreamy or emotional atmosphere

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Dutch angle
Noun

a camera shot where the camera is tilted to one side, creating a tilted or skewed perspective on the scene being filmed

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clo
seup
Noun

a detailed and tightly framed photograph or film shot of a subject at close range

The closeup of the actor's face conveyed a range of emotions, capturing the intensity of the moment.

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high-angle shot
Noun

a camera shot that is taken from above the subject, often from a high point such as a crane or rooftop, to create a sense of vulnerability or inferiority

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wide shot
Noun

a camera shot that captures a broad view of a scene or setting from a distance, often used to establish the setting or provide context

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medium shot
Noun

a camera shot that captures a subject from the waist up, providing a balance between the subject and their surroundings

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cross-cutting
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cross
cu
tting
Noun

a film editing technique that alternates between different scenes or storylines to create tension or show simultaneous events

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cut
a
way
Noun

a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees

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dissolve
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dis
solve
Verb

to make a substance one with a liquid

The pharmacist instructed him to dissolve the medication in water before taking it.

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establishing shot
Noun

a wide angle shot that shows the location or setting of a scene, often used at the beginning of a sequence to orient the audience and provide context

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fast cutting
Noun

a film editing technique that uses rapid and frequent cuts between shots to create a sense of urgency or to convey fast-paced action or emotion

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insert
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in
sert
Verb

to place or add something into a specific space or object

He decided to insert a key into the lock to open the door.

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cut
Noun

a transition where the audio from the next shot begins before the video from the previous shot ends, creating a smooth and seamless transition between scenes

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jump cut
Noun

an abrupt transition between shots in a film, creating a disorienting effect

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L
cut
Noun

a type of video or audio edit where the audio from the previous scene continues to play over the footage of the next scene

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master shot
Noun

a wide-angle shot that captures the entire scene and all the characters in it

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montage
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mon
tage
Noun

a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story

The movie poster featured a dynamic montage of scenes from the film, capturing the excitement and essence of the story.

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point-of-view shot
Noun

a camera technique that presents the viewpoint of a character, showing what they are seeing as if the audience is looking through their eyes

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wipe
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wipe
Verb

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

She wiped the kitchen counter with a damp cloth to remove crumbs.

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sequence shot
Noun

a long take that spans an entire scene or sequence, with no cuts or interruptions in the camera movement or action

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smash cut
Noun

a technique in film and video editing where a sudden cut from one shot to another creates a jarring visual effect

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slow cutting
Noun

the technique of using a slower pace to transition between shots, often to create a more deliberate or dramatic effect

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reverse shot
Noun

a shot taken from an angle opposite to the one used in the previous shot, often used in dialogue scenes to show both characters' perspectives

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axial cut
Noun

a film editing technique that maintains the same camera angle while cutting from one shot to another

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bleach bypass
Noun

a film processing technique used in the production of movies that results in a high-contrast, desaturated appearance with a metallic sheen

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eyeline match
Noun

a film editing technique that shows a character looking off-screen, followed by a cut to a shot of what they were looking at, creating a sense of continuity and spatial coherence

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Kuleshov effect
Noun

a film editing effect where a sequence of shots are edited together to create a particular meaning or emotion in the viewer

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flashback
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flash
back
Noun

a scene in a story line that interrupts the chronological order and takes the narrative back in time

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crane shot
Noun

a cinematic technique where a camera is mounted on a crane to capture high-angle or sweeping shots

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matte
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matte
Noun

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

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camera angle
Noun

the position and height of the camera in relation to the subject, which affects the perspective and emotional impact of the shot

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translation convention
Noun

a storytelling technique where characters from different cultures or languages speak the same language for the ease of the audience

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substitution splice
Noun

a type of film editing technique where a portion of a shot is replaced by a different shot in a way that is seamless and appears continuous to the viewer

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split
screen
Noun

a film technique in which two or more separate scenes are shown on the screen at the same time, often divided by a horizontal or vertical line

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