FILM & TV GLOSSARY
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linearity | ||
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in a narrative, the clear motivation of a series of causes and effects that progress without significant digressions, delays, or irrelevant actions. | ||
location sound supervisor | ||
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Location sound supervisor - The individual on set ultimately responsible for the correct recording and mixing of all sound sources on the film or TV location or studio. He or she is in charge of all aspects of sound and often works with a Boom Operator | ||
long shot | ||
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a framing in which the scale of the object shown is small; a standing human figure would appear nearly the height of the screen. | ||
long take | ||
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a shot that continues for an unusually lengthy time before the transition to the next shot. | ||
low-key lighting | ||
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lighting that creates strong contrast between light and dark areas of the shot, with deep shadows and little fill light. | ||