Glossaries

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Glossary: FILM & TV GLOSSARY

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cel animation (Last edited: Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:41 PM)
animation that uses a series of drawings on pieces of celluloid (called "cel" for short). Slight changes between the drawings combine to create an illusion of movement.

change-over cue (Last edited: Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:41 PM)
small dot or other mark in the top right-hand corner of the frame, often in series, that signals the projectionist to switch from one projector to another(recently popularized as "cigarette burn" in the movie Fight Club)

cheat cut (Last edited: Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:41 PM)
in the continuity editing system, a cut which presents continuous time from shot to shot but which mis-matches the position of figures or objects

cinema verite (Last edited: Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:41 PM)
a cinema that utilized lightweight equipment, two-person crews (camera and sound), and interview techniques. It is also now often used loosely to refer to any kind of documentary technique. See direct cinema.

cinematography (Last edited: Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:41 PM)
A general term for all the roles of the cinematographer whose principle task is responsibility for all aspects of the visual look and style of the film. This include the lighting positioning and styles, and camera framing and movement. S/he may also be responsible therefore for the choice of lenses, filters and grip to achieve the creative, narrative and emotional audience response desired by the director.