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A specially modified vehicle designed to mount and operate cameras for moving shots.

A versatile grip stand used to hold lights, flags, silks, and other equipment on set.

A C-47 is the film industry's slang term for a standard wooden spring-loaded clothespin, used ubiquitously by grips and electricians.

The C camera is a third camera used in a multi-camera setup to capture even more angles, often focusing on specific details, inserts, or wide establishing shots.

A compact, cylindrical camera designed for unobtrusive point-of-view shots

'Buck Shot' is on-set slang for a camera shot that is wide and generic, often used as a simple establishing shot or basic coverage.

The ITU-R recommendation defining HDR television formats and transfer functions.

A Brompton processor is a specialized video processing unit that manages and calibrates the LED panels used in virtual production and live events.

Scene-by-scene inventory lists every element—from cast to cows—that must appear on camera.

A breakaway shot shows a secondary action or detail, momentarily diverting attention from the main action before returning to it.

BRAW (Blackmagic RAW) is an efficient, partially de-mosaiced raw codec from Blackmagic Design that combines raw quality with smaller file sizes.

A Brain Bar is the on-set digital command center for an In-Camera VFX production, where technicians and artists control the real-time 3D environment.

A 'box,' often called an 'apple box,' is a simple wooden box used by the grip department on a film set for a wide variety of tasks, from propping up furniture to raising the height of an actor.

A reflective surface used to redirect and soften light onto a subject

A boom pole is a long, telescoping pole used by the sound department to position a microphone as close to the actors as possible without appearing in the camera's frame.

The boom operator positions microphones so dialogue sounds natural while cameras stay oblivious to the gear.

A directional microphone mounted on a pole to capture dialogue while staying out of frame

A book-light is a lighting setup that creates exceptionally soft, flattering light by bouncing a source off one surface and then diffusing it through another.

A book light is a lighting setup that creates exceptionally soft, flattering light by bouncing a source off a white surface and through another diffusion layer.

A body double is a performer who substitutes for a principal actor in a scene, typically chosen for their strong physical resemblance to the actor.

A blue screen shoot is a visual effects technique that uses a solid blue background for chroma keying, allowing it to be replaced with another image in post-production.

A chroma key technique using a blue backdrop for special effects compositing.

The blue hour is the brief period of twilight in the morning or evening when the sun is below the horizon and the sky is filled with a deep blue, indirect light.

A Blue Code is an industry-specific term that can refer to a medical emergency on set or, in a different context, indicate that a scene involves nudity or simulated sexual activity.

A blocking rehearsal is the process on a film set where the director works with the actors and key crew to choreograph the movements and positions for a scene before filming.

The process of planning and marking actors’ movements within a scene.

A scheduling technique that films scenes for specific actors or locations in grouped blocks.

A technique using target-based vertex deformation for nuanced facial expressions and morphs.

A photochemical process that omits the bleaching step to produce high-contrast, desaturated images.

High-resolution cinema camera with 12K BRAW capture aimed at VFX-heavy and premium productions.

Super 35 digital cinema camera offering 6K BRAW capture in a compact, budget-friendly body.

'Black Magic' is on-set slang for the process of using black flags and materials to block or subtract unwanted light from a scene.

A large-scale miniature model used for highly detailed visual effects photography.

A behind-the-scenes clip is a short video featurette that showcases the making of a film, offering audiences a glimpse into the production process, from stunt work to special effects.

In immersive audio, a bed channel is a static, channel-based audio layer that provides the foundational, ambient soundscape of a scene.

A modular lithium‑ion power system enabling continuous, emission‑free operation

A battery-powered genny is a large, portable, rechargeable power station that serves as a silent, zero-emission alternative to the traditional diesel generators used on film locations.

Baselight is a high-performance color grading and finishing system developed by FilmLight, renowned in the feature film and high-end television industries for its powerful toolset and unique color science.

To bang the scene is film set slang for completing the filming of a scene very quickly, often due to time pressure.

A diffused overhead lighting solution using an inflatable sphere