Video Production, 12th Edition

Glossary

3D Three dimensional; a production recorded and played back on systems that add the illusion of depth.

180-degree rule A principle that places an imaginary line between two people talking or in line with the direction of a movement. As long as cameras are placed on one side of the line and do not cross it, spatial continuity will be maintained.

above-the-line Costs for creative and performing personnel (such as the producer, writer, director, musicians, and actors).

actors TV talent who perform as someone other than themselves.

AD See associate director and assistant director.

adapter A connector that converts from one type of connector to another (e.g., from phone to RCA).

AGC See automatic gain control.

agents People who find work ...