– List given to the film crew of all the shots to be filmed during that workday.

Metal folding doors on all four sides of a lighting fixture. These can be moved on their hinges in order direct light for the shot.

 – Also known as green screen. This is a blue or green backdrop that actors are filmed in front of. Later the blank screen can be filled with digitally generated images to complete the background.

 – A shot using an immobile camera.

 – Part of a film’s budget reserved for major players in the production such as the director, producer, writer, main actors, etc. So called because these names used to appear above an actual line on o [..]

 – Filming a shot from above through use of plane or helicopter. Should be used only when necessary due to the costs involved.

Directors who want to disassociate themselves with a film will use the pseudonym “Alan Smithee” (alternatively Alan Smithee Jr., Allan Smithee, or Allen Smithee).

 – The agreement that dictates what percentage of merchandise profits is allocated to individuals. This may include books, action figures, posters, etc.

AKA camera angle. The viewpoint from which the subject of the shot is depicted

 – Directing the camera to move and focus onto a specific subject.