Aspect Ratio - ✔✔ The size of a film frame, usually a ratio of height to width. Academy is 3:4, HD is 9:16, Widescreen is 1:1.85.
B camera -
... [Show More] ✔✔ A second camera crew working simultaneously with the main shooting unit.
Chroma Key - ✔✔ The name of the process whereby a colored background is "keyed" out and replaced by a digital image.
Cover set - ✔✔ A standing set, usually an interior or studio set, held aside in case bad weather forces a change in scheduling.
Grip stand/C-stand - ✔✔ A 3 -legged stand with an arm and clamps used to hold all manner of stage elements.
Gimbal - ✔✔ A pivot built into a mirror or window to help control reflections towards the camera.
Hero - ✔✔ Any key set or prop, that is most associated to the main character.
Key frame - ✔✔ A single wide establishing shot that shows the set and any digital effects to be added in the final composition.
Raked - ✔✔ Anything angled to the horizon, in a scenery often an inclined floor.
Second unit - ✔✔ A second camera and crew shooting additional material for a project, usually not involving the primary actors. Ex. 'Behind the scenes' documentaries
Vaccuform - ✔✔ A plastic or fiberglass sheet that mimics the texture of another material, stone, tree, brick, etc.
Translight, duratrans, colortrans - ✔✔ A large translucent backing, usually photographic, used on stage to simulate an environment.
Production designer - ✔✔ Responsibilities: All visual elements, interpreting the script, overseeing Art Director and Set Director, costume coordination, and makeup. Assures a coherent style to the film.
Art Director - ✔✔ Head of Art department. Takes design and research provided by Production designer and oversees the creation of scenery. Supervises set designers and construction department. In charge of script breakdowns, schedule, and budget.
Set Designer - ✔✔ Does original set drawings. Helps construction department get all details of the set.
Art dept. coordinator - ✔✔ Runs the art dept. office.
Art P.A. - ✔✔ The art departments bitch. Does all the running and facilitating for the entire art department. Handles moment to moment crisis of productions.
Construction coordinator - ✔✔ Head of the construction department. Usually owns all the tools needed to build scenery. Oversees budget and payroll.
Construction general foreman - ✔✔ Oversees the ordering of materials and building of sets. Supervises the crew.
Purchaser - ✔✔ Buys all the shit needed to build the set. Tracks orders and payments along with helping coordinate payroll. [Show Less]