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The tritagonist is the third most important character in a narrative, after the protagonist and deuteragonist.
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Film Terms Starting With T
200 entries in the Movie Wiki begin with T, 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 T
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Characters
A youthful character archetype grappling with external pressures and inner conflicts.
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Pop Culture
A true crime podcast is a non-fiction podcast genre that examines real criminal cases, a format whose narrative techniques and immense popularity have significantly influenced documentary filmmaking.
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Filmmaking
A measurement technique that gauges the absolute maximum peak levels in film and broadcast audio.
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Filmmaking
Tungsten lighting refers to a class of incandescent lamps that create light by heating a tungsten filament, known for producing a warm, high-quality light.
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Storytelling
A turning point is a significant scene or sequence that radically changes the direction of the plot and forces the protagonist onto a new path.
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Filmmaking
A slow-motion technique used to capture fluid movement in delicate or underwater scenes.
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Industry
A TV spot is a short commercial advertisement, typically 15 to 60 seconds long, promoting a film on television networks.
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Industry
Transactional video-on-demand allows users to rent or purchase individual titles for a fee.
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Filmmaking
The process of generating intermediate frames between keyframes to produce smooth animation.
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Pop Culture
A tweetstorm is a series of related tweets posted in quick succession by one person to convey a longer, more complex thought or narrative.
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Pop Culture
A live broadcast on Twitch.tv featuring film watch-alongs and interactive commentary.
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Industry
A two-line pitch, more commonly known as a logline, is a one or two-sentence summary of a film that concisely presents the protagonist, their goal, and the central conflict.
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Pop Culture
A two-panel meme is a simple comic-strip-like format that uses two adjacent images to create a comparison, a before-and-after scenario, or a setup-and-punchline joke.
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Filmmaking
A camera boom system using two counterbalanced poles for extended reach and stability.
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Genres
Framing two subjects together establishes relational dynamics and expedites dialogue coverage.
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Characters
The practice of repeatedly casting an actor in similar roles based on prior performances
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Industry
The practice of repeatedly casting an actor in similar roles based on past performances.
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