FINAL FILM TERMS

Blue Screen Photography – a special effect involving shooting action/subjects in front of a bright blue screen and adding the background later Split Screen Photography – two or more images on the screen not overlapping Gaffer – chief electrician in charge of all lighting on a set Grip – person who rigs up equipment, such as lights and props, and makes sure they function properly

Foley Effects Artist – produces live sound effects Rough Cut – the first completed version of the film prepared by the editor. Final Cut – a film in its completed form Telephoto Lens – a lens with a long focal length that functions lik a telescope to magnify distant objects; it flattens the depth of field

Wide Angle Lens – a lens whose broad angle of view increases the illusion of depth but distorts the dimensions of the image Leading – the technique of allowing room in front of the subject’s motion (line of action) or attention Low / High Angles – low angles look up and give the illusion of power, superiority, etc. high angles look down and give the illusion of weakness, inferiority, etc

Vertical / Horizontal / Diagonal / Curved Lines – verticals strengthen a picture; horizontal make an image restful; diagonal suggest excitement and dynamism; curved and circles suggest femininity Glancing Rhythms – the built in sense of excitement or boredom created by fast or slow editing. Slow editing creates glancing rhythms of a tranquil observer; quick cutting simulates glancing rhythms of a highly excited character.