Film Terms Starting With R
134 entries in the Movie Wiki begin with R, listed alphabetically with a one-line definition each. Open any of them for the full explanation.
Definitions of Film Terms Starting With R
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Filmmaking
A rough lock is an early, unrefined version of a film edit where all scenes are assembled in sequential order but not yet timed or paced.
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Characters
The Royal Pretender is a character archetype who falsely claims to be the rightful heir to a throne, often serving as an antagonist or a tragic figure.
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Industry
A royalty-split smart contract is a self-executing blockchain program that automatically and transparently distributes a film's earnings to stakeholders according to pre-defined percentages.
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Industry
Regal Premium Experience (RPX) offers oversized screens, upgraded projectors and 7.1 audio as a mid-tier alternative to IMAX.
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Filmmaking
A run of show is a highly detailed, moment-by-moment schedule that outlines the sequence and timing of events during a complex production.
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Industry
Run-time encryption is a core DRM security method that only decrypts content in a device's memory at the exact moment it's needed, preventing piracy.
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Industry
Runaway production is a term used by the film and television industry to describe productions that leave their home country to film in another jurisdiction to take advantage of lower costs and government incentives.
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Storytelling
Runners, or running gags, are recurring lines of dialogue, props, or situations in a script that gain new meaning or effect with each appearance.
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Filmmaking
The total duration of a moving‑image work measured from the first frame to the last.
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Industry
A runway show is a live event where a fashion designer presents their upcoming clothing line, often influencing cinematic costume design and celebrity style.
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Filmmaking
A camera crane mounted on a vehicle, used to film dynamic tracking shots, especially for action sequences.
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