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A video style where creators film their real‑time responses to media content.

A live broadcast where hosts watch and react to films or clips in real time.

A reaction shot shows a character’s response to off-screen action or dialogue, conveying emotion and advancing narrative.

A short, looping animation used to express emotions or responses online.

Re-voicing is the post-production process of replacing or adding vocal performances in a film, including dialogue and other vocal sounds.

A film re-release is the practice of distributing a movie to theaters for a second time after its initial theatrical run has concluded.

Return engagement of a film—often in remastered form—capitalises on anniversaries, restorations, or awards buzz.

A re-recording stage is a specialized, theater-like studio where all the sonic elements of a film are mixed into the final soundtrack.

The re-recording mixer fuses dialogue, music and effects into the final soundtrack audiences hear in theaters.

The re-recording mix is the final stage of audio post-production where all sound elements of a film are balanced, equalized, and blended together to create the final soundtrack.

"Rawr XD" is a dated piece of internet slang from the mid-2000s scene and emo subcultures, humorously meaning "I love you" in a quirky, "dinosaur-like" way.

Unedited, unprocessed camera recordings containing all sensor data

A production whose financial success single-handedly secures future studio profitability

An individual or film that consistently generates significant box-office revenue.

A rainmaker in the film industry is a highly influential individual, such as an actor, director, or producer, whose involvement can guarantee a film's financing and success.

A raid notification is an alert on a live-streaming platform announcing that another streamer is redirecting their entire audience to the current channel.

Shifting the plane of sharpness mid-shot redirects audience attention without cutting.

A film classification requiring under‑17s to be accompanied by an adult.

A quote tweet is a feature on social media platforms like X that embeds another user's post within a new one, allowing for added commentary.

The quirky inventor is a character archetype of a brilliant but socially awkward or eccentric genius whose creations drive the plot, for better or worse.

Quiet quitting describes employees limiting efforts to their formal job requirements, no more.

'Quiet on Set' is the command given by the First Assistant Director to demand complete silence from the cast and crew immediately before filming a take.

A quickie slate is an informal, expedited method of marking a take when a full clapperboard is impractical.

Queerbaiting is a marketing tactic that hints at, but never explicitly confirms, same-sex romance or LGBTQ+ identity to attract a queer audience without alienating mainstream viewers.

Queer theory is a critical lens used in film analysis to challenge and deconstruct normative ideas about gender, sexuality, and identity.

A queer drama is a genre of film that focuses on the lives, experiences, and relationships of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) characters within a dramatic narrative framework.

Queer cinema explores non-normative sexualities and gender identities, challenging heteronormative perspectives and celebrating LGBTQ+ experiences.

Quasar Tubes are a popular brand of professional, tube-shaped LED lights known for their high-quality color rendering and versatility on film sets.

A Quantum Supremacy Claim is a declaration by a research entity that it has demonstrated a quantum computer solving a specific, often contrived, computational problem that even the most powerful classical supercomputers cannot feasibly solve.

A sequence of four films linked by narrative or thematic continuity.

A QoS Monitor is a system or software tool used in film and broadcast production to continuously analyze network performance metrics and ensure the Quality of Service meets the stringent demands of real-time video streaming.

A QC (Quality Control) report is a time-coded document that flags all technical errors found in a film's final master file before distribution.

A Q&A session is an interactive exchange where an audience asks questions to speakers or creators.

Controlled on-set explosions, flames, and sparks created by licensed special effects technicians.

Premium video-on-demand sells new releases at higher price points for home viewing.

Push-processing is a photochemical lab technique where motion picture film is intentionally overdeveloped to increase its light sensitivity, creating a distinctly gritty, high-contrast, and grainy aesthetic.

A push in is a camera movement where the camera moves forward toward the subject to intensify dramatic effect.

A Purchase Order (PO) is a commercial document issued by a production to a vendor, authorizing a purchase of goods or services.

The Puppet Master is a villain archetype who manipulates events and other characters from behind the scenes, often without revealing their identity until the climax.

A punch-up is a focused rewrite of a script with the specific goal of making the dialogue funnier, sharper, and more impactful.