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Our primary focus is Film/TV production and publishing, which a variety of projects currently in various stages of development, production and post production.....
A/B Roll Editing
Editing from two source VCRs to a third recording VCR. A switcher or mixer is used to provide effects such as dissolves.....
A/B Story
"A" story is the main story/theme while "B" story refers to the background story.....
A-Wind
Emulsion position of the film. Holding up a piece of film, if the emulsion faces you, then the image will appear correct. If its reversed (mirror image), it is considered B-Wind.....
Academy Aperture
The full frame of a 35mm image that is exposed by the camera. Aspect ratio = 1.33:1.....
Academy Leader
AKA "S.M.P.T.E. leader." The countdown leader used at the beginning of a film which allows the lab to line up the sound.....
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards
The coveted annual award, the "Oscar," which is presented to the best of the best.....
Academy of Motion Picture Sound
A UK-based organization whose aims are to promote and encourage the science, technology and creative application of all aspects of motion picture sound recording and reproduction, and to promote and enhance the status and recognition of the contribution of those therein engaged.....
Action
"Action" is called during filming to indicate the start of the current take. ....
Actor/Actress
The "talent" who plays the role of a character. ....
Adaptation
Rewriting of fact or fiction for film presentation, usually in the form of a completed screenplay, or a proposal treatment. ....
Added scenes
Material, shots, sequences, or scenes written into a script during its principal filming or after its completion. ....
Additional Camera
An extra camera operator, often needed for complicated action sequences or stunts. ....
Additional Dialogue Recording
AKA "A.D.R." The dubbing (re-recording) of additional dialogue in a film. ....
Additional Photographer/ Photography
Handles the secondary shooting or reshoots. ....
Advance
Dual meaning: When referring to a "composite print:" the distance between a point on the soundtrack and the corresponding image. When referring to "payment:" an amount given before receipt of services. ....
Ad Lib
Improvised lines, phrases, or even action bits used by an actor in spontaneous reaction to the given situation of a scene. ....
Aerial Shot
Camera shot from the point-of-view of an airborne craft, such as an airplane or helicopter. ....
Agency Meeting
Gathering in which a potential client of an agency meets with the agents to discuss the agents' plan and goals for creating a career for the potential client. ....
