A device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals.
Example: The camera filmed this event.
en: Caméra
cinematographer
Noun.
a person who oversees or directs photography and camerawork in movie-making, especially one who operates the camera.
Example: The cinematographer did a great job with the camera.
en: directeur de la photographie
Cut
noun
In the post-production process of film editing and video editing, a cut is an abrupt, but usually trivial film transition from one sequence to another. It is synonymous with the term edit, though "edit" can imply any number of transitions or effects.
en: coupure
Dialogue
noun.
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
Example: The dialogue between these two actors was deep.
en: Dialogue
Director
noun
Manages the creative aspects of the production. They direct the making of a film by visualizing the script while guiding the actors and technical crew to capture the vision for the screen. They control the film's dramatic and artistic aspects.
Example: The director of this movie was great.
en: Directeur
Editor
noun
Film editors assemble footage of feature films, television shows, documentaries, and industrials into a seamless end product. They manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to refine the overall story into a continuous and enjoyable whole.
Example: The editor had awful session because the shots were blurred.
en: Monteur
focus
noun
A completely sharp image is said to be in focus, while an image that's "blurry" is said to be out of focus. In videography, you can find focus either using manual focus where you adjust the focus yourself, or use the autofocus system on the camera, which finds focus for you automatically when engaged.
Example: This shot is out of focus.
en: Foyer
lens
noun
A camera lens (also known as photographic lens or photographic objective) is an optical lens or assembly of lenses (compound lens) used in conjunction with a camera body and mechanism to make images of objects either on photographic film or on other media capable of storing an image chemically or electronically.
Example: I change the lens of my camera for having a other point of view.
en: Lentille
Lightning
noun
Film lighting refers to the direction, quality, source, or colour of light. These different elements work together to guide our attention, create texture or visual impact, and create an atmosphere.
Example: The lightning of this scene was brightness.
en: Éclairage
Panning
verb/noun
In cinematography and photography, panning means swivelling a still or video camera horizontally from a fixed position. This motion is similar to the motion of a person when they turn their head on their neck from left to right.
Example: The panning of this scene give more of energy.
en: Panoramique
pixel.
noun
A pixel is one of the small dots or squares that make up an image on a computer screen. The more pixels there are, the more the image looks real or accurate. Any digital image is made up of pixels, and when someone talks about the resolution of a computer monitor or TV screen, they're referring to the number of pixels.
en: Pixels
ratio
noun
Aspect ratio is the shape of a screen's display/image area. It is the ratio between its width and height. One of the best ways to choose an aspect ratio for a projector and screen is to know the aspect ratio of the source/content to be displayed.
Example: The ratio of this movie is 4/3
en: Format
Screenplay
Noun
The script of a movie, including acting instructions and scene directions.
Example: The screenplay told to actors how to do theirs jobs.
en: Scénario
script
noun
script, in motion pictures, the written text of a film. The nature of scripts varies from those that give only a brief outline of the action to detailed shooting scripts, in which every action, gesture, and implication is explicitly stated.
Example: The actors must read the script to be good.
en: Scénario
Steadicam
noun
a lightweight mounting for a movie camera that keeps it steady for filming when handheld or moving.
Example: The cameraman uses a steadicam for take this shot.
en: Steadicam
Tracking shot
noun
A dolly is a movement of the camera during cinematography, to follow a moving subject, to move towards or away from it, or to go around it and see it from a new angle.
Example: The director uses a tracking shot for present his character
en: Plan de suivi
tripod
noun
A three-legged stand for supporting a camera or other apparatus.
Example: The tripod must be solid because it is support the camera.
en: Trépied
zoom
verb
The Zoom-in technique is a strategic approach that involves progressively focusing on specific details within a project while maintaining an awareness of the broader context. It's akin to using a camera lens to zoom in on particular subjects within a larger landscape.
Example: The director zoom-in the face of actors to see theirs feelings.
