| id | term | aka | links | description |
|---|
| 502 |
Sneak Preview |
Preview |
|
An unannounced <A HREF="/glossary/S#screening">screening</A> of a movie before the <A HREF="/glossary/P#premiere">premiere</A>, often used to gauge audience reaction and feedback for final <A HREF="/glossary/E#editing">editing</A>. See also <A HREF="/glossary/F#focus_group">focus group</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 503 |
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers |
SMPTE |
|
An international technical society devoted to advancing the theory and application of motion-imaging technology including film, television, video, computer imaging, and telecommunications. The abbreviation also refers to various measurements and standards defined by the organization.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="http://www.smpte.org/">Official Home Page</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 504 |
Society of Operating Cameramen |
SOC |
|
An honorary organization composed of several hundred men and women internationally, of outstanding and dedicated talent, who make their living operating film and/or video cameras in the cinematic media. Use of the abbreviation after a name indicates membership in the society.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="http://www.soc.org/">Official Home Page</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 505 |
Sony Dynamic Digital Sound |
SDDS |
|
Sony has produced a noise reduction and sound enhancement process. Competitors include Dolby Digital and <A HREF="/glossary/D#dts">DTS</A>.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="/Sections/Sound-mix/types_all">IMDb Sound Mix Section</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 506 |
Sound Crew |
Sound, Sound Engineer, Sound Assistant |
|
The group of <A HREF="/glossary/C#crew">crew members</A> directly involved with creating of a movie's <A HREF="/glossary/S#soundtrack">soundtrack</A>. Individual job titles include: <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_designer">sound designer</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_editor">sound editor</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_effects">sound effects</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_mixer">sound mixer</A>, sound recordist, <A HREF="/glossary/B#boom_operator">boom operator</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/R#rerecording_mixer">re-recording mixer</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/M#music_supervisor">music supervisor</A>, and <A HREF="/glossary/F#foley_artist">foley artist</A>. See also <A HREF="/glossary/M#mpse">MPSE</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 507 |
Sound Designer |
|
|
The conceptual chief of a movie's <A HREF="/glossary/S#soundtrack">soundtrack</A>, responsible for designing and creating the audio component of a movie.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 508 |
Sound Editor |
|
|
A member of the <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_crew">sound crew</A> who performs <A HREF="/glossary/E#editing">editing</A> on the <A HREF="/glossary/S#soundtrack">soundtrack</A>. See also <A HREF="/glossary/D#dialog_editor">dialog editor</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 509 |
Sound Effects |
|
|
Sounds added during <A HREF="/glossary/P#post">post-production</A> by the <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_crew">sound crew</A>. Also used as a job title.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 510 |
Sound Effects Editor |
|
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_editor">sound editor</A> who specializes in <A HREF="/glossary/E#editing">editing</A> <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_effects">sound effects</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 511 |
Sound Mix |
Mix |
|
The process of recording the production sound on the set at the time of shooting.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 512 |
Sound Mixer |
|
|
An audio engineer who works with a boom operator to record the production sound on the set at the time of shooting.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 513 |
Sound Recordist |
|
|
See <A HREF="/glossary/T#tape_recorder_operator">tape recorder operator</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 514 |
Soundstage |
|
|
A large area (usually in a <A HREF="/glossary/S#studio">studio</A>) where elaborate <A HREF="/glossary/S#set">set</A>s may be constructed. Soundstages allow <A HREF="/glossary/F#filmmakers">filmmakers</A> greater control over factors such as sound, lighting, temperature, spectators, and security.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 515 |
Soundtrack |
|
|
Technically, this term refers to the audio component of a movie. Popularly, it refers to a collection of songs which are heard during the movie, often sold as an album.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="/Sections/Soundtracks/">IMDb Soundtrack Section</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 516 |
Source music |
|
|
Music that originates from a source (e.g. an orchestra, a band, a radio) within the film scene. If there's a scene where a character turns on the radio and listens to music, that's source music. Also known as 'Foreground music' (as opposed to 'background music', i.e. the film's score).
</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 517 |
Spaghetti Western |
|
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/W#western">western</A> filmed in Italy, many times with American leading actors. This term appeared following the appearance of <A HREF="/name/nm0000142/">Clint Eastwood</A> in a number of <A HREF="/name/nm0001466/">Sergio Leone</A> movies.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="/List?keywords=spaghetti-western&&tv=on">List of Spaghetti Westerns at the IMDb.</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 518 |
Speaking Role |
|
|
A speaking role is one in which the character speaks scripted dialogue. A non-speaking role is a character specifically mentioned in the <A HREF="/glossary/S#script">script</A> but who doesn't have any lines of dialogue in the finished film. Speaking roles typically pay much more than non-speaking roles. While <A HREF="/glossary/E#extra">extra</A>s may or may not be heard to speak in a film, they are not included as either speaking or non-speaking roles.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 519 |
Spec Script |
|
|
A script written before any agreement has been entered into ("on spec" or speculation), in hopes of selling the script to the highest bidder once it has been completed.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 520 |
Special Effects |
SFX, Special Effects Assistant, Special Effects Technician |
|
An artificial effect used to create an illusion in a movie. Refers to effects produced on the <A HREF="/glossary/S#set">set</A>, as opposed to those created in <A HREF="/glossary/P#post">post-production</A>. Most movie illusions are created in post production. These are called visual effects.<P><B CLASS=nice>Fictional Movie(s):</B> <A HREF="/title/tt0081568/">Stunt Man, The (1980)</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 521 |
Special Effects Supervisor |
Special Effects Co-Ordinator |
|
The chief of a <A HREF="/glossary/P#production">production</A>'s <A HREF="/glossary/S#sfx">special effects</A> <A HREF="/glossary/C#crew">crew</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 522 |
Special Makeup Effects |
|
|
An artist who combines knowledge of makeup and hairwork, with technologies of mold-
making and synthetic skin materials (such as foam latex, gelatine and silicone). Many
have an art or sculpture background and familiarity with puppeteering, animatronics and
CGI.<P><B CLASS=nice>Fictional Movie(s):</B> <A HREF="/title/tt0089118/">F/X (1986)</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 523 |
Speed |
|
|
An announcement made by either the <A HREF="/glossary/D#dp">director of photography</A> or <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera_operator">camera operator</A> indicating to the <A HREF="/glossary/D#director">director</A> that the <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A> is operating at the correct speed. Called just after <A HREF="/glossary/L#lock_it_down">lock it down</A>, and just before <A HREF="/glossary/A#action">action</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 524 |
Spherical |
Spherical Print |
|
An optical system in which the magnifications of the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the picture are the same. See also <A HREF="/glossary/A#aspect_ratio">aspect ratio</A>, contrast with <A HREF="/glossary/A#anamorphic">anamorphic</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 525 |
Sprockets |
|
|
A series of tiny, square holes (sprocket holes) on both edges of a piece of film fit onto notches on wheels (sprockets) similar to gears within a film projector, used to pull the film through the projector from one reel to the other.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 526 |
Squib |
|
|
A small explosive device, which - when detonated - will simulate the effect of a bullet/puncture wound or small explosion. When worn by <A HREF="/glossary/A#actor">actor</A>s, they typically include a container of blood which bursts upon detonation. See also <A HREF="/glossary/S#special_makeup_effects">special makeup effects</A>.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="/title/tt0093638/trivia">When squibs go wrong</A><BR><B CLASS=nice>Fictional Movie(s):</B> <A HREF="/title/tt0089118/">F/X (1986)</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 527 |
Stand-In |
Stand In |
|
A person who has the same physical properties of a particular <A HREF="/glossary/A#actor">actor</A>, and takes their place during the lengthy setup of a <A HREF="/glossary/S#scene">scene</A>. This allows the actor to prepare for the filming itself. Contrast with <A HREF="/glossary/S#stunt_double">stunt double</A> and <A HREF="/glossary/B#body_double">body double</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 528 |
Standby Painter |
|
|
A scenic artist available during filming for last minute changes.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 529 |
Star |
|
|
A famous <A HREF="/glossary/A#actor">actor</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 530 |
Steadicam |
|
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A> attached to a <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera_operator">camera operator</A> via a mechanical harness which reduces or eliminates the unsteadiness of the operator's motion.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 531 |
Steadicam Operator |
|
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera_operator">camera operator</A> who operates a <A HREF="/glossary/S#steadicam">Steadicam</A>. See also <A HREF="/glossary/S#soa">Steadicam Operators Association</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 532 |
Steadicam Operators Association |
SOA |
|
An organization which represents Steadicam operators around the world, providing referrals across the entire film and video industry. Additional services include organizing and conducting workshops, and providing <A HREF="/glossary/S#steadicam">Steadicam</A> equipment rentals.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="http://www.steadicam-ops.com/">Official Home Page</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 533 |
Still Photographer |
Stills Photographer |
|
A person who photographs the action (often alongside the <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A>) to be used in publicizing the movie.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 534 |
Stock Footage |
|
|
For reasons of simplicity, time, or budget, some <A HREF="/glossary/S#shot">shot</A>s in a film may duplicated from other films or a film library. Such <A HREF="/glossary/S#shot">shot</A>s are called stock footage.<P><B CLASS=nice>Fictional Movie(s):</B> <A HREF="/title/tt0109707/">Ed Wood (1994)</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 535 |
Stock Music |
Library music, production music |
|
Music not written specifically for the film in question. Very often it's owned by a company connected with the production and so it's cheap for them to use - sometimes royalty-free.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 536 |
Stop Motion |
Stop-Motion |
|
A form of <A HREF="/glossary/A#animation">animation</A> in which objects are filmed frame-by-frame and altered slightly in between each frame. See also <A HREF="/glossary/G#go_motion">go motion</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 537 |
Storyboard |
|
|
A sequence of pictures created by a <A HREF="/glossary/P#prod_illustrator">production illustrator</A> to communicate the desired general visual appearance on <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A> of a <A HREF="/glossary/S#scene">scene</A> or movie.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 538 |
Storyliner |
|
|
Commonly working on television series, storyliners create the plot twists for a given story line, keeping in mind the past storylines for a given character or pairing, and the work with the writers to bring those new plot elements to life.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 539 |
Story Producer |
Story Editor |
|
Nonstandardized reality television term for a writer/producer who may be involved (at any level of pre to post production) in producing/editing source footage to create and nuance story. Other duties may include writing host dialogue, VO and dialogue/action pickups. During the post-production process, most either work directly with editors or provide detailed paper edits for
editors to work from. The job consist of two parts: the production/shooting of the show and the post production/editing of the show. While shooting, a story producer tracks all of the story developments related to the cast, interviews the cast, and generally produces/directs the cast. In post production, the story producer is responsible for putting the episode together with an editor; building the episodes; making sure that all story lines and character arcs are clear and strong enough to make a good episode.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 540 |
Studio |
|
|
A company that makes movies. Larger studios (such as the <A HREF="/glossary/M#majors">majors</A>) have extensive in-house <A HREF="/glossary/S#soundstage">soundstage</A>s (also called "studio"s) where filming can be done.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 541 |
Stunt |
Gag |
|
A non-trivial and often dangerous piece of physical action. Often performed by a <A HREF="/glossary/S#stunt_performer">stunt performer</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 542 |
Stunt Co-Ordinator |
|
|
A person who arranges and plans <A HREF="/glossary/S#stunt">stunt</A>s.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 543 |
Stunt Double |
|
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/S#stunt_performer">stunt performer</A> who specifically takes the part of another <A HREF="/glossary/A#actor">actor</A> for a <A HREF="/glossary/S#stunt">stunt</A>. Stunt doubles rarely (if ever) speak, are typically chosen to resemble the <A HREF="/glossary/A#actor">actor</A> that they are replacing as much as possible. Contrast with <A HREF="/glossary/B#body_double">body double</A> and <A HREF="/glossary/S#stand_in">stand-in</A>.<P><B CLASS=nice>Fictional Movie(s):</B> <A HREF="/title/tt0094012/">Spaceballs (1987)</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 544 |
Stunt Performer |
Stunt Player, Stunts |
|
A specialist <A HREF="/glossary/A#actor">actor</A> who performs <A HREF="/glossary/S#stunt">stunt</A>s.<P><B CLASS=nice>Fictional Movie(s):</B> <A HREF="/title/tt0081568/">The Stunt Man (1980)</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 545 |
Subtitles |
|
|
Words which are superimposed over a film which mirror the dialog that is heard at the time. Most often subtitles are in a different language than that which is being spoken, but this is not always the case: <A HREF="/title/tt0117951/">Trainspotting</A> uses subtitles for humourous effect. Contrast with <A HREF="/glossary/D#dubbing">dubbing</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/I#intertitles">intertitles</A>, close-captioned.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 546 |
Supervising Sound Editor |
|
|
A chief <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_editor">sound editor</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 547 |
Supporting Feature |
Supporting Attraction |
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/F#feature">feature film</A> which appears (typically in a double-bill) with a <A HREF="/glossary/F#feature_presentation">feature presentation</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 548 |
Surround Sound |
Surround |
|
A sound system which creates the illusion of multi-directional sound through speaker placement and signal processing. See also <A HREF="/glossary/D#dolby">Dolby</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/S#sdds">SDDS</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/D#dts">DTS</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/T#thx">THX</A>.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="/Sections/Sound-mix/types_all">IMDb Sound Mix Section</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 549 |
Swing Gang |
|
|
Set dressers who dress and strike sets, as well as pick up and return the dressing. They
work apart from the shooting crew, as they are always either prepping a set for shooting or striking it after it's been shot.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 550 |
Sword and Sandal Epic |
|
|
A colloquialism for an <A HREF="/glossary/E#epic">epic</A> film set
in the times of Roman Empire or any other period, real or imagined, in which
characters use sword and sandals. Often has biblical or fantasy elements<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="/List?keywords=sword-and-sandal&&tv=on">List of sword and sandal titles at the IMDb.</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 551 |
Sword and Sorcery |
|
|
A colloquialism for a genre of film, usually set in days of old with magic as well as sword fighting<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="/List?keywords=sword-and-sorcery&&tv=on">List of sword and sorcery titles at the IMDb.</A><BR>
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 552 |
Syndication |
|
|
A package of off network programs sold or bartered to individual television stations in a local market, either strip (daily) or weekly episodic (series). A package of titles may require cash purchase, bartered or sponsored programming. Most packaged syndicated contracts offer exclusivity to a market for limited number of airings. Contracts are generally designed for one to two full season runs.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 553 |
Synopsis |
|
|
A summary of the major plot points and characters of a <A HREF="/glossary/S#script">script</A>, generally in a page or two. Contrast with <A HREF="/glossary/T#treatment">treatment</A>.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 554 |
Take |
|
|
A single continuous recorded performance of a <A HREF="/glossary/S#scene">scene</A>. A <A HREF="/glossary/D#director">director</A> typically orders takes to continue until he or she is satisfied that all of his or her requirements for the <A HREF="/glossary/S#scene">scene</A> have been made, be they technical or artistic. For interesting exceptions, see the trivia entries for <A HREF="/title/tt0031971">Stagecoach</A>, <A HREF="/title/tt0015864">The Gold Rush</A>, <A HREF="/title/tt0105151/">The Player</A>, <a href="/title/tt0040746/">Rope</a>, <A HREF="/title/tt0081499">Shi di chu ma</A>, <A HREF="/title/tt0053291">Some Like It Hot</A>, and <A HREF="/title/tt0114814">The Usual Suspects</A>. A <A HREF="/glossary/C#continuity_report">continuity report</A> stores the status of each take. Of the ones that don't contain obvious errors, the <A HREF="/glossary/D#director">director</A> will order some to be <A HREF="/glossary/P#print">print</A>ed. See also <A HREF="/glossary/O#outtake">out-take</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/H#hold">hold</A>.<P><B CLASS=nice>Fictional Movie(s):</B> <A HREF="/Title?0109707">Ed Wood (1994)</A><BR><HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 555 |
Talent |
|
|
A general, informal term for <A HREF="/glossary/A#actor">actor</A>s (and possibly <A HREF="/glossary/E#extra">extra</A>s).<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 556 |
Talkie |
|
|
An early term for a film with sound and especially recorded spoken dialogue. It is typically used today to make a distinction between silent and sound films made in the late 1920's and early 1930's when sound films establishing their marketplace dominance.
<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 557 |
Tape Recorder Operator |
Sound Recordist |
|
A member of the <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_crew">sound crew</A> responsible for operating the audio recording equipment on a <A HREF="/glossary/S#set">set</A>. See also <A HREF="/glossary/B#boom_operator">boom operator</A>.<P><B CLASS=nice>Fictional Movie(s):</B> <A HREF="/Title?0113677">Living in Oblivion (1995)</A><BR><HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 558 |
Teaser Trailer |
|
|
A short trailer that is generally released many months before a movie is actually released, to give a brief peek at what the movie will be like, and to build audience anticipation. Teaser trailers are usually much shorter than the final trailer, which reveals more of the storyline of the film. See also <A HREF="/glossary/T#trailer">trailer</A><HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 559 |
Technical Advisor |
Consultant |
|
A person with expertise in a particular field who provides advice for the <A HREF="/glossary/P#production">production</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 560 |
Telecine |
|
|
The process of transferring moving images from film to a video signal, including <A HREF="/glossary/F#frame_rate">frame rate</A> and color corrections. Also the equipment or facility used to do it.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 561 |
Teleplay |
|
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/S#script">script</A> written to be produced for television.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 562 |
Television Movie |
TV Movie, Telepic |
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/F#feature">feature</A>-length movie funded by a TV network, intended to be <A HREF="/glossary/P#premiere">premiere</A>d on television.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 563 |
Television Series Pilot |
|
|
A TV series episode for a proposed television series which is produced for the benefit of the production company, TV network executives and/or syndication customers. The purpose behind is to show the prospective customers how a series' premise and characters would typically be presented to an audience.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 564 |
Television Special |
Special |
|
A television <A HREF="/glossary/P#production">production</A> of a singular event (such as an awards show or concert) as opposed to a regularly scheduled series. Contrast with <A HREF="/glossary/S#series">series</A> and <A HREF="/glossary/T#tv_movie">television movie</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 565 |
Television Spot |
Commercial, Ad |
|
A brief advertisement or public service announcement show between TV programs</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 566 |
Telewriter |
|
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/W#writer">writer</A> who either adapts an existing work for <A HREF="/glossary/P#production">production</A> on television, or creates a new <A HREF="/glossary/T#teleplay">teleplay</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 567 |
Terra-Flite |
|
|
A cross between a steadicam and a louma crane, used to steady images of running horses or cars driving over gravel.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 568 |
THX |
THX Division |
|
A subdivision of Lucasfilm, Ltd dedicated to improving picture and sound for the cinema and the home.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="http://www.thx.com/">Official Home Page</A>, <A HREF="/Sections/Sound-mix/types_all">IMDb Sound Mix Section</A><BR><HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 569 |
Tilt |
|
|
The action of rotating the <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A> either up or down. See also <A HREF="/glossary/D#dutch_tilt">dutch tilt</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/P#pan">pan</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 570 |
Time Lapse Photography |
Time Lapse |
|
A form of <A HREF="/glossary/A#animation">animation</A> in which numerous single <A HREF="/glossary/F#frame">frame</A>s are filmed spaced at a given interval to show a process that would take a very long time to occur. i.e. a flower blooming, or the motion of the stars.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="/List?keywords=time-lapse&&tv=on">List of time lapse titles at the IMDb.</A><BR><HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 571 |
Timecode |
|
|
Electronic guide track added to film, video or audio material to provide a time reference for <A HREF="/glossary/E#editing">editing</A>, synchronization, etc.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 572 |
Title Design |
Title Sequence, Titles |
|
The process during which the titleist designs how title of a movie is displayed on screen. <HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 573 |
Titleist |
Film Titleist, Title Designer, Lead Titleist |
|
The person who designs how a film's title appears on the screen. The manner in which title of a movie is displayed on screen is widely considered an art form. <A HREF="/Name?Bass,+Saul">Saul Bass</A> is considered a master title designer.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 574 |
Topline |
|
|
To star in a motion picture; this can sometimes include the placement of a performer's name before the title on the credits and promotional items.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 575 |
Track |
|
|
A single component or channel of a <A HREF="/glossary/S#soundtrack">soundtrack</A>. See also <A HREF="/glossary/S#sound_mix">sound mix</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 576 |
Tracking Shot |
Tracking, Trucking |
|
The action of moving a <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A> along a path parallel to the path of the object being filmed. See also <A HREF="/glossary/D#dolly_tracks">dolly tracks</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 577 |
Trailer |
|
|
An advertisement for a movie which contains <A HREF="/glossary/S#scene">scene</A>s from the film. Historically, these advertisements were attached to the end of a newsreel or supporting-feature, hence the name. Doing this reduced the number of reel changes that a <A HREF="/glossary/P#projectionist">projectionist</A> would have to make. See also <A HREF="/glossary/T#teasertrailer">teaser trailer</A>.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="/Sections/Trailers/">IMDb Trailer Section</A><BR><HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 578 |
Trainer |
|
|
Someone who conditions animals to perform various behaviors on cue.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 579 |
Transportation Captain |
|
|
Manages the vehicles and drivers needed for location and studio filming. The
Transportation Captain does not drive vehicles, but coordinates the onset team
of drivers to assist all departments with moving their supplies and personnel.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 580 |
Transportation Coordinator |
Transportation Manager |
|
The person responsible for managing <A HREF="/glossary/D#driver">driver</A>s and co-ordinating the transporation of a <A HREF="/glossary/P#production">production</A>'s <A HREF="/glossary/C#cast">cast</A>, <A HREF="/glossary/C#crew">crew</A>, and equipment from the various locations and <A HREF="/glossary/S#set">set</A>s used for filming.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 581 |
Travelling Matte Shot |
Travelling Matte, Bluescreen, Blue screen |
|
A <A HREF="/glossary/S#shot">shot</A> in which foreground action is superimposed on a separately filmed background by optical printing or <A HREF="/glossary/D#digital_compositing">digital compositing</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 582 |
Treatment |
|
|
An abridged <A HREF="/glossary/S#script">script</A>; longer than a <A HREF="/glossary/S#synopsis">synopsis</A>. It consists of a summary of each major <A HREF="/glossary/S#scene">scene</A> of a proposed movie and descriptions of the significant characters and may even include snippets of dialogue. While a complete script is around 100 pages, a treatment is closer to 10.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 583 |
Trilogy |
|
|
A series of three movies that are closely connected by plot. Often, a storyline from the first film of a trilogy is altered, twisted or modified by the second or third part of the series. <P><B CLASS=nice>Fictional Movie(s):</B> <A HREF="/Title?0068646">Godfather, The (1972)</A>, <A HREF="/Title?0071562">Godfather: Part II, The (1974)</A>, <A HREF="/Title?0099674">Godfather: Part III, The (1990)</A><BR><HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 584 |
Turnaround |
|
|
A state of limbo that a movie enters after a <A HREF="/glossary/S#studio">studio</A> decides to drop it. In turnaround, the producers have a chance to set the project up with another studio or with different <A HREF="/glossary/T#talent">talent</A>. In union contracts, the time
between when someone leaves work and when they start work the next day, or when someone is receiving compensation for not being
given the contractual amount of time, it is sometimes said that they are in turnaround. <HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 585 |
Two-Shot |
|
|
A medium <A HREF="/glossary/C#closeup">close-up</A> <A HREF="/glossary/S#shot">shot</A> of two subjects, usually <A HREF="/glossary/F#frame">frame</A>d from the chest up.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 586 |
Undercranking |
|
|
The process of slowing the <A HREF="/glossary/F#frame_rate">frame rate</A> of a <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A> down, so that when the captured pictures are played at the normal <A HREF="/glossary/F#frame_rate">frame rate</A> the action appears to be in <A HREF="/glossary/F#fast_motion">fast motion</A>. Historically, <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A>s were operated by turning a crank at a constant speed; hence "undercranking" refers to turning the crank too slowly. See also <A HREF="/glossary/O#overcranking">overcranking</A>, frames per second, <A HREF="/glossary/J#judder">judder</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 587 |
Unit Production Manager |
Unit Manager, UPM |
|
An executive who is responsible to a senior <A HREF="/glossary/P#producer">producer</A> for the administration of a particular movie. Unit Production Managers only work on one film at a time. Only DGA members can be called Unit Production Managers. See also <A HREF="/glossary/L#line_producer">line producer</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 588 |
Unit Publicist |
|
|
Member of the <A HREF="/glossary/P#publicity_department">publicity department</A> who works on location during the production of a movie. Duties includes working with the residents of the location where the film is being made, as well as setting up press visits and electronic press kit interviews. In addition, the unit publicist assembles the biographical materials and notes about the making of the movie that are later turned into the movie press kit. Unit publicists are itinerant -- they move from production to production and are on the production payroll. They report to the filmmakers and, if the film has a releasing <A HREF="/glossary/S#studio">studio</A>, they also report to the <A HREF="/glossary/P#publicity_dir">publicity director</A>s. Once <A HREF="/glossary/P#principal_photography">principal photography</A> is over, the unit publicist moves on to another job.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 589 |
Utility Person |
|
|
The person responsible for various manual tasks, running errands, or performing whatever jobs other members of their crew assign them.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 590 |
V |
Video, Direct to video |
|
An IMDb notation to indicate that a particular title was originally released on video without a <A HREF="/glossary/S#screening">screening</A> or being broadcast.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="http://us.imdb.com/Guides/movies">More on IMDb title notations</A><BR><HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 591 |
VG |
Video game |
|
An IMDb notation to indicate that a particular title is a video game.<P><B CLASS=nice>On the web:</B> <A HREF="http://us.imdb.com/Guides/movies">More on IMDb title notations</A><BR><HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 592 |
Vertigo effect |
|
|
A camera technique created by <a href="/name/nm0000033/">Alfred Hitchcock</a> during his film <a href="/title/tt0052357/"><i>Vertigo</i></a> that involves tracking backwards while simultaneously zooming in, making the person or object in the center of the image seem stationary while their surroundings change.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 593 |
Video Assist |
|
|
Motion picture <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A>s often include a video <A HREF="/glossary/C#camera">camera</A> that allows instant review of a scene to monitor framing, <A HREF="/glossary/F#focus">focus</A>, and performance. Both this system and the person operating it are referred to as video assist.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 594 |
Video Cassette Recorder |
VCR |
|
A common household appliance for recording and/or playing prerecorded video tapes. See VHS, <A HREF="/glossary/N#ntsc">NTSC</A> and <A HREF="/glossary/P#pal">PAL</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 595 |
Videographer |
|
|
A person who works in the video medium — recording moving
images and sound onto linear analog or digital tape, non-linear digital disc,
or any other digital recording media, such as memory cards. On a set, he or she
may be responsible for the lighting as well as the audio and images captured by
the video camera/camcorder. Videographers differ from cinematographers because they record using
video cameras/camcorders while cinematographers use film cameras to shoot film
footage onto motion picture film stock.
The development of high definition digital cinematography, however, is quickly
blurring this distinction.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 596 |
Video Home System |
VHS |
|
Video Home System is a popular format for VCR systems worldwide. See also <A HREF="/glossary/D#dvd">DVD</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
| 597 |
Visual Effects |
|
|
Alterations to a film's images during <A HREF="/glossary/P#post">post-production</A>. Contrast with <A HREF="/glossary/S#sfx">special effects</A> (except in UK television, where visual effects and special effects are sometimes the same).<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 598 |
Visual Effects Rigger |
|
|
The person that prepares the miniature models, creature puppets, or whatever the camera subject
is, to perform whatever the object is supposed to do during the shot</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 599 |
Visual Effects Supervisor |
Visual Effects Director |
|
The chief of a <A HREF="/glossary/P#production">production</A>'s <A HREF="/glossary/V#visual_effects">visual effects</A> <A HREF="/glossary/C#crew">crew</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 600 |
Voice-Over |
Voice Over, VO |
|
Indicates that dialogue will be heard on a movie's <A HREF="/glossary/S#soundtrack">soundtrack</A>, but the speaker will not be shown. The abbreviation is often used as an annotation in a <A HREF="/glossary/S#script">script</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%">
|
| 601 |
Voice-Over Artist |
|
|
The unseen person who does the speaking necessary to create a <A HREF="/glossary/V#voiceover">voice-over</A>.<HR NOSHADE WIDTH="40%"> |
