20 Terms
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Speaking Role
Entertainment; Movies
A speaking role is one in which the character speaks scripted dialogue. A non-speaking role is a character specifically mentioned in the script but who doesn't have any lines of dialogue in the ...
Spec Script
Entertainment; Movies
A script written before any agreement has been entered into ("on spec" or speculation), in hopes of selling the script to the highest bidder once it has been completed.
Special Effects
Entertainment; Movies
Also Known As: SFX, Special Effects Assistant, Special Effects Technician. An artificial effect used to create an illusion in a movie. Refers to effects produced on the set, as opposed to those ...
Special Effects Supervisor
Entertainment; Movies
Also Known As: Special Effects Co-Ordinator. The chief of a production's special effects crew.
Special Makeup Effects
Entertainment; Movies
An artist who combines knowledge of makeup and hairwork, with technologies of mold- making and synthetic skin materials (such as foam latex, gelatine and silicone). Many have an art or sculpture ...
Speed
Entertainment; Movies
An annoucement made by either the director of photography or camera operator indicating to the director that the camera is operating at the correct speed. Called just after lock it down, and just ...
Spherical
Entertainment; Movies
Also Known As: Spherical Print. An optical system in which the magnifications of the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the picture are the same. See also aspect ratio, contrast with anamorphic.
