CGI (Computer Generated Imagery)
In general, the term CGI (Computer-generated imagery) referred to computer created 2D or 3D images. CGI used to create characters, scenes, special effects in films
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Filmmaking Glossary Terms for Filmmakers
Cineaim’s Filmmaking Glossary list explains the most commonly used terms. This is the best place for Filmmaking beginners to start and familiarise themselves with the filmmaker’s words. If you would like to suggest something that is not listed here, use our suggestion form.
Closeup Shot
Closeup Shot is type of shot that tightly frames a person or object. Few images for closeup shot Close-up types Medium Close Up (MCU) Close
Composition
In general, Composition is nothing but how the objects (props, actors, etc…) in a frame arranged to each other elements in the same frame. Reference
Tilt
Tilt is a cinematographic term in which the camera stays in fixed position and rotates up or down in a vertical axis. Tilt downward generates high view
Continuity Editing
Continuity Editing is an editing technique used to maintain stability/consistency of both time & space in film. Techniques of continuity editing in films 180 degree
Cross cutting
Cross cutting is an editing technique most often used in films to establish action occurring at the same time, and usually in the same/different place. In
Cutaway Shot
Cutaway Shot is a shot that cuts main action to another shot that adds visual information to first shot and then returns to first shot. A Cutaway
Cutting on action
Cutting on action also known as matching on action which means – in film editing technique where the editor cuts from one shot to another shot where the
180 Degree Rule
180 Degree rule means, in continuity editing, the imaginary line that passes from side to side through the main characters, defining the spatial relations of
Whip Pan / Swish Pan
Whip Pan / Swish Pan is a type of pan in which the camera pans so fast that it creates a disorienting blur effect. This Effect can be
Aspect ratio
An Aspect Ratio means the width and height of a image or screen. Aspect ratio expressed/written in two numbers separated by colon – [ Width : Height
Animation
Animation is a method in which images are manipulated to appear as moving images which creates an illusion of movement in our eyes because our