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Flare

Pattern of light that washes out a film roll at the start and end of the roll. Another type of flare is a "lens flare" which occurs when light hits the lens and and causes the image to be foggy. ....

Flash Frame

A single frame between two shots that is completely blank or clear. ....

Flashback

Scene that breaks the chronological continuity of the main narrative by depicting events which happened in the past. ....

Flashforward

Scene that breaks the chronological continuity of the main narrative by depicting events which happen in the future. ....

Flatbed

An editing table that has a screen in the center with several editing plates lying flat.....

Florida Keys & Key West Film Commission

It’s the look and feel of the Caribbean with all the conveniences of shooting in America.The Florida Keys & Key West: Islands of Diversity.......

Florida Movie Festival

The Florida Movie Festival is a truly a wonderful experience. From the first contact with the organizers the filmmakers will feel they are with friends.....

Florida Office of Film & Entertainment

The Florida Office of Film & Entertainment serves as a link between industry and all levels of government to improve the business climate for the growth of the entertainment industry.....

Flying Wrestler

Thoughts on screenwriting by writer-producer Erik Bork, screenwriter best known for my work on the HBO miniseries BAND OF BROTHERS and FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON.....

Focal Length

A measurement of the magnification of a lens indicated in millimeters. ....

Focus

Sharpness of an image, or the adjustments made on a camera necessary to achieve this. ....

Focus Features

This worldwide studio makes original and daring films that challenge the mainstream to embrace and enjoy voices and visions from around the world.....

Focus Group

Group of approximately 10/12 members of the public that represent the target audience for a film who attend a sneak preview and then offer feedback to producers before further editing. ....

Focus Puller

Member of the camera crew who adjusts the focus of the camera during filming. ....

Foley

Art of recreating incidental sound effects (such as footsteps) in synchronization with the visual component of a movie. ....

Foley Artist/Editor

Individual who creates (or edits) the foley sound effects. ....

Follow Focus

Shot in which the camera focus is changed to compensate for the movement of the action or the camera itself. ....

Foot Candle

Simply, a measurement of light. The formula is "the light of one candle, one foot away." ....

Footage

Amount of film that has been shot or the entirety of exposed film. ....

Footlight Studios

Footlight Studios is a production company that enhances equal endeavors in the industry by putting women at the forefront - in front and behind the camera - in pivotal and essential roles.​We work within the scope of film, video and picture production that includes, but is not limited to, feature and short films, documentaries, episodic tele....