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The post-production process of adjusting color and contrast to achieve a film’s visual tone.

A cold set is a film set that is not currently being used for filming, where crew are free to work, move items, and prepare for upcoming scenes.

A 'cold ceiling' is a temporary, unlit ceiling piece added to a film set to create a sense of enclosure without interfering with overhead lighting equipment.

A cloud mix is a remote audio post-production workflow where sound editors and mixers collaborate on a film's soundtrack using cloud-based storage and synchronized playback systems.

Cloud editorial is a post-production workflow that allows film editors and assistants to collaborate remotely by accessing project files and media stored on cloud servers.

Closed Captions are a text-based transcription of a film's dialogue and other relevant audio that a viewer can choose to display or hide on their screen.

Clip gain is a feature in audio editing software that allows for the adjustment of a specific audio clip's volume level independently of the main track fader.

Clean-up is the stage in 2D animation where an animator's rough drawings are refined into final, consistent, and on-model line art.

A clean feed is a direct video output from a camera that does not include any on-screen data, graphics, or overlays.

A stop-motion animation form using malleable clay figures.

A hinged board that marks the beginning of a take and produces a sync point for audio.

The clapper slate is an iconic filmmaking device used to visually and audibly synchronize sound and picture and to identify the footage being recorded.

The assistant responsible for slate operation and film/media loading.

A lifecycle system for designing, reusing, and recycling theatrical wardrobes

A widescreen process using three synchronized projectors to create a panoramic image

The art and technology of capturing images for film.

The CIE 1931 color space is the foundational scientific model that mathematically maps the full spectrum of average human color vision, serving as the universal reference for all color technology.

A visual effects technique for compositing subjects onto digital backgrounds.

The art of planning and executing movement sequences in film.

A China-ball, or paper lantern, is a simple and inexpensive lighting tool used by filmmakers to create an exceptionally soft, omnidirectional, and natural-looking light source.

A lighting style that contrasts deep shadows with bright highlights to model form

In filmmaking, a cherry picker is an aerial work platform used to elevate lights, cameras, or crew to great heights.

Checksum verification is a data validation process used in filmmaking to ensure that a copied digital file is an exact, bit-for-bit replica of the original source file.

'Check the Gate' is a traditional command on a film set, called after a take, for the camera assistant to inspect the camera's aperture for any debris that may have ruined the shot.

'Cheap Date' is on-set slang for a close-up shot that includes only a small, essential part of the background, making it quick and easy to light and shoot.

A character cue is the capitalized name of a character that appears above a block of dialogue in a screenplay to indicate who is speaking.

An abbreviation for computer-generated imagery, denoting digital effects and animation.

The department head overseeing computer‑generated imagery production

A plastic film base derived from cellulose nitrate and camphor, used in early motion pictures.

A simple color‑decision specification for basic grading parameters in postproduction.

Casting notes are brief descriptions of a character included in a screenplay, typically when the character is first introduced, to guide the casting process.

A carbon fiber LED panel is a lightweight, durable display module used in virtual production and large-scale events, prized for its ease of assembly and structural integrity.

A Caption File is a time-coded text file containing the dialogue and non-speech sound transcriptions, which is loaded alongside a video file by a media player to display closed captions or subtitles.

The Canon C70 is a compact cinema camera that packs the sensor and features of the C300 Mark III into a smaller, mirrorless-style body with an RF lens mount.

The Canon C300 Mark III is a professional Super 35 digital cinema camera known for its Dual Gain Output (DGO) sensor, exceptional dynamic range, and robust internal RAW recording capabilities.

System that measures a camera’s position, rotation, and lens state so virtual scenes align with live action.

A camera test is a series of filmed trials conducted during pre-production to evaluate the performance of cameras, lenses, and film stock, or to assess an actor's on-screen appearance.

Camera projection is a visual effects technique that projects a 2D image onto simple 3D geometry to create the illusion of a three-dimensional scene.

The crew member who physically controls the camera to capture each shot.

Specific instructions for camera placement, movement, and framing to achieve the director’s vision.