Assam ASSEB HS Skill Subject Media and Entertainment key terms

Budget spending on creative people whose names sell the project, such as the director, lead actors and scriptwriter. It is agreed before shooting starts and is usually separate from the technical crew and equipment costs.

The day-to-day technical spending of a production: camera crew, lighting, sound, locations, transport, catering and equipment hire. It is tracked by the production manager and changes with the shooting schedule.

A written estimate of all money needed to complete a project, split into heads of expenditure with a contingency amount for surprises. It is approved before work begins and compared against actual spending.

A short prose document, usually a few pages, that tells the story of a film or programme in present tense and conveys its mood and visual approach. It is used to win funding or approval before a full script exists.

One or two sentences naming the main character, the goal, the obstacle and the stakes. It is the fastest way to test whether a story idea is clear and interesting to a producer or audience.

A story shape with setup, confrontation and resolution, where the hero faces a turning point near the first quarter and a crisis near the last quarter. It is the most common planning map for screenwriters.

The script document for a film, written in scene headings, action description and character dialogue with standard margins and fonts. It states what is seen and heard, not camera instructions for the crew.

A sequence of rough drawings showing each planned shot, its framing, action and camera movement, with notes beneath. It lets the director and crew test coverage and continuity cheaply before shooting.

A numbered checklist of every shot required for a scene or day, with description, lens, movement and location. The crew uses it to organise shooting order so the edit will have all needed material.

The set of different shots filmed for one scene, such as a wide master, over-the-shoulder singles and inserts. Enough coverage gives the editor choices to cut the scene smoothly.

Choosing what falls inside the picture edge and where the subject sits within it, using rules such as headroom and the rule of thirds. Framing guides the viewer's attention and mood.

A composition guide that divides the frame into a three-by-three grid and places important subjects near the crossing lines. It usually produces a more balanced, dynamic image than centring everything.

How much of the subject fills the frame, described as wide, medium, close-up and so on. Changing shot size controls how close the audience feels to a character or object.

A brief close view of a detail such as a phone screen, a hand or a letter, filmed separately. Editors use inserts to show information or to hide cuts in the main action.

A basic setup using a key light for main modelling, a softer fill light to reduce shadows, and a back light to separate the subject from the background. It gives controlled, repeatable portrait lighting.

The brightest, main source that shapes the subject and creates the dominant shadow pattern. Its position relative to the camera decides whether the face looks soft, dramatic or flat.

A softer light placed opposite the key to lift shadow areas so detail remains visible. Too much fill flattens the face; too little creates harsh contrast.

A measure in kelvin of how warm or cool a light source appears, from candlelight near 1800K to daylight near 5600K. Mixing temperatures without correction makes footage look wrongly tinted.

A camera setting that tells the sensor what counts as neutral white under the current light, so colours render correctly. It can be set manually, by preset, or corrected later in editing.

A directional microphone mounted on a long pole and held just outside the frame, aimed at the speaker's mouth. It captures clean dialogue while keeping the equipment out of shot.

A tiny clip-on microphone attached to a performer's clothing, usually feeding a wireless transmitter. It gives consistent close speech but can pick up cloth rustle and needs hidden cable routing.

A short recording of the silence of a location with nobody speaking. Editors lay it under dialogue edits so the background does not drop out between cuts.

Editing software work where clips sit on a timeline and can be trimmed, moved or reordered in any order without copying tape. It allows fast revision and multiple versions of a cut.

The horizontal workspace in editing software where video, audio and graphics tracks are arranged in time. Playhead position and clip length on the timeline decide exactly what the viewer sees and hears.

An early assembly of the whole programme with approximate timing and temporary sound. It is reviewed for story clarity before fine cutting, colour and sound design begin.

The stage when the edit is approved and no further changes to picture timing will be made. Sound design, music and visual effects then work against a fixed reference.

An edit where the sound of the next scene starts before its picture appears, drawing the audience forward. The name comes from the overlapping shape the two clips make on a timeline.

An edit where the picture changes to the next shot while sound from the previous shot continues briefly. It smooths transitions and keeps reactions or narration flowing across a cut.

The final creative adjustment of colour, contrast and mood across shots so a programme looks consistent and stylised. It follows basic correction that fixes exposure and white balance errors.

Replacing a solid colour background, usually green or blue, with another image in post-production. Clean edges depend on even lighting and on the subject not wearing the key colour.

Combining two or more image layers, such as live action, graphics and effects, into one believable frame. It requires matching perspective, light direction, colour and grain between layers.

A marked point on a timeline where a property such as position, scale or opacity has a set value. The software interpolates smoothly between keyframes to create animation or moving effects.

The number of individual images shown per second, such as 24, 25 or 30. It affects motion smoothness and must be handled carefully when mixing footage from different cameras.

An image built from mathematical paths and shapes rather than a grid of pixels, so it stays sharp at any size. Logos and icons are usually designed as vector files.

A picture made of a fixed grid of pixels, such as a photograph or a screenshot. Enlarging it beyond its native size reveals visible squares and softens edges.

The pixel dimensions of an image or video frame, such as 1920 by 1080. Higher resolution holds more detail but demands more storage, processing power and bandwidth.

The proportional relationship between width and height of a frame, written as 16:9 or 9:16. Each delivery platform expects a particular ratio, and cropping wrongly can cut off key content.

The margin inside a frame where text and important action must stay so they are not clipped by screens or overlays. Broadcast and social formats define different safe margins.

A graphic placed in the lower part of the screen showing a speaker's name, role or location. It should be legible, brief on screen and clear of other on-screen text.

A clear instruction asking the audience to do something next, such as subscribe, visit a link or share. It works best when specific, placed where it is seen, and matched to the platform.

The opening seconds of content designed to stop scrolling and make the viewer want more. It usually states a question, surprise or promise before any slow introduction.

The small preview image representing a video in search results and feeds. A clear face, short readable text and strong contrast usually earn more clicks than a busy frame grab.

The legal right of a creator to control copying, distribution and adaptation of an original work for a limited period. Using someone's footage, music or image normally needs permission or a licence.

A limited legal defence allowing short quotation of protected work for purposes such as criticism, news or teaching, judged case by case. It is not a blanket permission and varies between countries.

A signed permission from a person appearing in your production allowing use of their image for stated purposes. It protects the publisher against later claims over privacy or commercial use.

Publishing a false statement that harms a person's or organisation's reputation, whether by words, images or edited video. Accuracy, context and a chance to reply reduce the risk.

A person's legal interest in controlling intrusion into their private life and the publication of private facts. Consent, public interest and blurring identifiable details guide ethical decisions.

Agreement given by a participant who understands the purpose, risks and intended use of the recording. It should be documented, especially with vulnerable people or sensitive topics.

A short spoken or written presentation of an idea to a client, commissioner or investor, aiming to win approval or money. It states the concept, audience, budget and why this team can deliver.

The written requirements a client gives for a project, covering purpose, audience, format, deadline and budget. Misreading it is a common cause of rework and unpaid extra hours.

A short edited video of a creator's best work, usually one to two minutes, showing range and skill quickly. It is the main portfolio tool for editors, camera operators and animators.

A curated collection of finished work and project documentation that demonstrates a candidate's skills to employers or clients. Quality and clear role descriptions matter more than quantity.