Tooltip Tags: Camera

Lexan

A plastic sheeting material, available in varying widths, that is optically clear and used to protect camera personnel from explosions or the results of other action.

Establishing Shot

Usually a long shot at the beginning of a scene which is intended to inform the audience about a changed locale or time for the scene which follows.

Fast

The camera assistant’s motto. Everything he/she must do before each shot (Focus, Aperture, Shutter, Tach).

Filter

A transparent material having the ability to absorb certain wavelengths of light and transmit others.

Focus Pull

The refocusing of a lens during a shot to keep a moving subject in focus or to change the person or object of attention.

Format

The size or aspect ratio of a motion picture frame.

Frame

The individual picture image on a strip of motion picture film. Also, one complete screen on videotape.

Frame Rate

The frequency at which film or video frames run (i.e. 24 fps; 29.97 Hz in NTSC; 25 Hz in PAL European format).

Gate

The aperture assembly at which the film is exposed in a camera, printer, or projector.

Doorway Dolly

A plywood dolly with four soft tires which is narrow enough to fit through a doorway. It is used to carry a camera on a tripod or for transporting other heavy items.