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crew


refers to those involved in the technical production of a film who are not actual performers  
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sex comedy


a humorous, light-hearted film with an improbable plot about sexual relationships and extra-marital affairs, with various pairings between numerous characters, often characterized by slamming doors; a [..]
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24 frames per second


refers to the standard frame rate or film speed - the number of frames or images that are projected or displayed per second; in the silent era before a standard was set, many films were projected at 1 [..]
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atmosphere


refers to any concrete or nebulous quality or feeling that contributes a dimensional tone to a film's action. Examples: spookiness, howling wind, searing heat, blinding light, a rain downpour, et [..]
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bridging shot


a transitional type of shot used to cover or 'bridge' a jump in time or place or other discontinuity; see also audio bridge and match-cut Examples of bridging shots include: falling calendar [..]
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crowd shot


a shot or image of a large group of people (often extras) in a film; CGI is now often used to film large crowd shots, to avoid huge costs associated with hiring extras Example: A crowd shot on the str [..]
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insert shot


a shot that occurs in the middle of a larger scene or shot, usually a close-up of some detail or object, that draws audience attention, provides specific information, or simply breaks up the film sequ [..]
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location sound


refers to recording background sound on location, to improve the film's realism; see also buzz track  
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melodrama


originally referred to "a drama accompanied by music"; a film characterized by expressive plots with strong and intensified emotion, often with elements of pathos, illness and hardsh [..]
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static shot


an unmoving camera shot that is stationary, due to the use of a tripod  
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