Movies

Movies

A person who performs in movies, portraying a character through speech, movement, and expression.

The art of capturing visual images on film or digital media, including framing, lighting, and camera movement.

The most intense, exciting, or important point of a film’s plot, usually resolving the main conflict.

A transition between two shots in editing, or the removal of parts of a scene.

The creative leader responsible for overseeing the artistic aspects of a movie, including directing the cast and crew.

The process of selecting and combining shots into sequences to create a finished film.

A category of film based on similarities in narrative elements, such as action, horror, comedy, or drama.

A special effects technique using a green backdrop to digitally insert different backgrounds.

A movie produced outside the major film studio system, often with lower budgets and more creative freedom.

A series of short shots edited into a sequence to condense space, time, and information.

An award presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to honor outstanding achievements in film.

The sequence of events that make up the story of a movie.

The first public screening of a movie, often accompanied by media and red carpet events.

The person responsible for managing the production of a film, including financing, hiring, and logistics.

The written script of a movie, including dialogue and instructions for scenes and actions.

Another term for screenplay; the text containing dialogue and scene directions for a movie.

Original music composed for a movie to enhance its emotional and narrative impact.

The collection of music used in a film, including original scores and licensed songs.

A sequence of drawings representing the planned shots for a movie, used to visualize scenes before filming.

A promotional video composed of clips from a movie, designed to generate interest before release.

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Last updated on 23 April, 2025