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73 entries in the Movie Wiki begin with V, listed alphabetically with a one-line definition each. Open any of them for the full explanation.

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Definitions of Film Terms Starting With V

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  • Storytelling

    Voice-Over

    Disembodied speech overlays visuals to guide, comment, or subvert on-screen events.

  • Storytelling

    Voiceover

    A narration technique where an off‑screen voice delivers exposition or commentary.

  • Storytelling

    Voiceover Narration

    Voiceover narration layers an additional storytelling voice onto the image track, steering perception and theme.

  • Characters

    Voiceover Narrator

    An off‑screen voice guiding the audience through events and internal monologue.

  • Filmmaking

    Volume Calibration

    Process of aligning LED wall color, brightness, geometry, and sync so virtual backgrounds photograph correctly.

  • Filmmaking

    Volumetric Capture

    Volumetric capture is a technique that records a three-dimensional, photorealistic video of a person or object.

  • Storytelling

    Vox Populi

    A narrative device that incorporates the voices of everyday people to reflect public sentiment

  • Industry

    VP Operator

    A VP Operator is a technician on a virtual production set responsible for managing and operating the real-time 3D environment displayed on the LED volume.

  • Pop Culture

    VR Shopping Mall

    A VR Shopping Mall is an immersive, three-dimensional virtual environment where consumers, represented by avatars, can browse digital storefronts, interact with virtual products, and make purchases.

  • Pop Culture

    VRChat

    VRChat is a massive multiplayer online platform that allows users to interact with each other in virtual reality as custom 3D avatars.

  • Filmmaking

    VSCO Filter

    A VSCO filter is a photo-editing preset that serves as a simple analogy for the professional film process of color grading.

  • Pop Culture

    VSCO Girl

    A VSCO Girl is a social media subculture characterized by a casual, environmentally conscious fashion style and laid-back attitude.

  • General

    VTT

    WebVTT subtitle and caption format supporting styling, positioning, and metadata for modern web players.

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