Video Production Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. the space between the top of a subject's head and the top of the frame.
  2. 6. the space in front of a subject in the direction they’re facing or moving.
  3. 9. how many images your camera captures per second.
  4. 12. shot sets the scene and shows where the story is taking place.
  5. 15. moving the camera up and down.
  6. 17. adjusts the focal length of a camera lens to make a subject appear closer or further away.
  7. 18. controls how long the camera sensor is exposed to light for each frame. Should be twice your frame rate.
  8. 19. adjusting a camera lens to make a subject or area in a scene appear sharp and clear.
  9. 21. close-up focuses on a small detail, like an eye or a hand.
  10. 22. shot shows what a character sees, making the audience feel like they’re looking through the character’s eyes.
  11. 23. divides your frame into nine equal parts with two vertical and two horizontal lines.
  12. 24. shot shows the subject fully in the frame, often including the surroundings.
  13. 25. adjusts colors so they look natural in different lighting.
Down
  1. 1. shot looks up at the subject, making them appear powerful or intimidating.
  2. 2. zooms in on the subject, often showing just their face for emotional impact.
  3. 3. three-legged stand that keeps your camera steady for smooth and stable shots.
  4. 4. shot looks down on the subject, making them seem smaller, weaker, or vulnerable.
  5. 5. shot frames the subject from the waist up, focusing on body language and some background.
  6. 7. boosts the camera's sensitivity to light. Use it to brighten a shot in low-light conditions, but be careful—too much gain makes the image grainy.
  7. 8. measures the color temperature of light.
  8. 10. the number of pixels contained within each frame of a video.
  9. 11. moving the camera horizontally from side to side.
  10. 13. when the camera stays completely still, without any movement.
  11. 14. controls how much light enters the camera through the lens, like how your eye adjusts in bright or dark places.
  12. 16. filter like sunglasses for your camera, reducing the amount of light entering the lens without changing the colors. Use them to film in bright sunlight without overexposing.
  13. 20. shot is filmed from behind a subject’s shoulder, often used in conversations.