An Early Bird is a small, portable generator used to provide initial power on a film set before the main generator is operational.
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Filmmaking Terms Starting With E
The filmmaking terms that begin with E, in alphabetical order.
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Definitions of Filmmaking Terms Starting With E
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An echo track is a dedicated audio track in sound mixing that contains only the reverberation or echo effect of a source sound.
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An edge-light, also known as a kicker or rim-light, is a light placed behind and to the side of a subject to create a bright outline that separates them from the background.
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The art and craft of selecting, arranging, and assembling shots into a coherent film.
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Editing notes are specific, actionable comments and suggestions provided by producers, directors, or editors on a screenplay or a cut of a film.
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A composite track of sound effects and ambient sounds used in film mixing.
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Film-set electricians manage, route and safeguard all things electrical that make cinematography possible.
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An 'Elephant Shot' is on-set slang for a very low-angle shot that looks almost straight up at a subject, making them appear massive and imposing.
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The end credit crawl is the comprehensive list of a film's cast and crew that typically scrolls vertically up the screen at the conclusion of the movie.
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Expository dialogue packs necessary facts into spoken lines, risking artifice if not carefully disguised.
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"EXT." is the standard abbreviation for "Exterior" used in a screenplay's slugline to indicate that a scene takes place outdoors.
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A film version that includes additional footage not shown in the original theatrical release.
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Components that lie outside the story’s diegesis, often addressing the audience directly
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An eye-light, also known as a catchlight, is a small, specific light source used to create a glint of light in a character's eyes.
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