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Gate
AKA "film gate." Opening on a camera (or projector) behind the lens through which a single frame is exposed (or projected). ....
Gel
Tinted piece of transparent plastic which covers a light source. ....
General Meeting
A "look-see" type of meeting in which a writer meets with a producer, production executive, studio executive, and so forth, as a form of introduction. Generally, in this meeting the producer, production executive, studio executive, and so forth, does not have a specific project in mind for which the writer will be hired. ....
Generation Loss
Created when editing or copying one analog videotape to another videotape. ....
Gofer
Film or video production assistant often sent to "Go for" coffee or other essentials. ....
Go Motion
Form of animation similar to stop motion, but which incorporates motion blur. ....
Green Light
To give a film project the studio backing and financing to begin principal photography. ....
Grip
Individual responsible for the adjustment and maintenance of production equipment on the set. ....
Gross Profits
Also known as "first dollar gross," this form of compensation entitles an individual to a percentage of every dollar of gross receipts. ....
Guerrilla Producer
One who produces an effective video on a shoestring budget. ....
Halogen
Gas contained in the lamp of a quartz light. ....
Handheld
Shooting without the use of a tripod. ....
Hard Light
Type of light that creates brilliant highlights and sharp shadows. ....
Head Room
Space between the top of a subject's head and the top of the frame. ....
HI-8
Video format technically similar to SVHS which uses smaller cassettes.....
High Concept
Phrase connected with scripts which have a premise or storyline which is easily reduced to a simple and appealing one line. ....
Hip-Pocketing
Agent/agency's practice in which an individual(s) is represented by the agent/agency on a single project only, with no agreement that the agency or agent will continue to represent the individual once the project or interest in the project has ended. ....
HMI
Powerful and bright (but heavy and rather expensive) light that is balanced for daylight. Stands for "Halogen Metal Incandescence." ....
Hot Set
Set on which a scene is in the process of being shot; labeled thus to indicate that it should not be changed or disturbed. ....
Hyperfocal Distance
Distance set on the focusing ring which will best use the depth of field for a particular shot. ....
