Star system (filmmaking): History and Key Facts
The star system was the method of creating, promoting, and exploiting stars in Hollywood films from the 1920s until the 1960s.
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Sustainable film production: History and Key Facts
Sustainable film production is the concept of film production with particular concern for environmental, economic, and social issues.
Technical rehearsal: History and Key Facts
The technical rehearsal or tech rehearsal is a rehearsal that focuses on the technological aspects of the performance, in theatrical, musical, and filmed entertainment.
Test screening: History and Key Facts
A test screening, or test audience, is a preview screening of a film or television series before its general release to gauge audience reaction.
Tracking shot: History and Key Facts
In cinematography, a tracking shot is any shot where the camera follows backward, forward or moves alongside the subject being recorded.
United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc.: History and Key Facts
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Videography: History and Key Facts
Videography involves capturing video on electronic media (such as: videotape, direct to disk recording, or solid state storage), and can include streaming media.
Voice-over: History and Key Facts
Voice-over (also known as off-camera or off-stage commentary) is a production technique used in radio, television, film, theatre, and other media in which a descriptive or expository voice provid
Virtual telecine: History and Key Facts
A virtual telecine is a piece of video equipment that can play back data files in real time.