Filmmaking terminology

created by Sarcasmo
(thing) by kthejoker (1.3 wk) (print)   (I like it!) Tue Dec 17 2002 at 23:13:56

The Film Terminology Metanode

with apologies to those who've come before me

So you wanna make a movie, huh? Lights, camera, action, all of that? Well if you're making anything above home videos of Junior dumping his face in birthday cake numero tres, you might just need to know what you're doing. Here now is a handy-dandy list of good terms to know when making a film - whether you're writing the script, playing the lead, or behind the scenes.

Crew

Screenwriting

Directing

Acting

Special Effects

Sound

Equipment

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