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Glossary of Filmographic Terms. The FIAF Glossary of Filmographic Terms is intended to assist film catalogers and others in identifying and translating credit terms appearing both on screen and in documentation sources. (click HERE for the full introduction to the Glossary).
It provides defini-tions of essential terms used in basic and advanced film courses that are representative of all the major categories of film studies: practical terminology, technical terminology, the language of business, and historical terms, as well as the language of criticism and theory.
GLOSSARY OF FILMOGRAPHIC TERMS. INTRODUCTION. The Glossary of Filmographic Terms was first published by FIAF in 1985 primarily as a tool intended to assist film catalogers in identifying credit terms appearing both on screen and in documentation sources.
cinematography: Activities and elements related to the making and study of film. Specifically refers to the art and technique of film photography, the capture of images, and lighting effects. close-up: A close-range view, particularly of a person or object, that details expression.
A Short List of Film Terms . Part of being a good film student is knowing the language of film. Here is a very brief introduction to some of the most common terms you will run across in my lectures and at ETC. It is by no means comprehensive; nonetheless, it should give you some basic terms to use when speaking and writing about your projects. For
GLOSSARY OF FILM TERMINOLOGYacademy awards,(the): officially known as The Oscars, are a set of awards given annually for excell. nce of cinematic achievements.action description: the overt, physical actions that happen on screen, such as “He falls down the stairs” or “She. pulls a gun, hands shaking.”actor/actress: a gifted individual ...
This brief guide provides some of the key terminology for analysing film in the classroom. Having an awareness of these terms and concepts will help you better articulate your ideas and opinions in discussion and writing as well as helping to improve your film production work.
