Many of the jargon words associated with multi-camera production have already been discussed. The following expressions may also be encountered.
actuality event: any event that is not specifically staged for television that exists in its own timescale
ad-lib shooting: impromptu and unrehearsed camera coverage
angle of view: the horizontal angle of view of a specific focal length lens. A zoom lens has a variable angle of view
as-directed: unrehearsed camera coverage controlled at any moment by the director
aspect ratio: the proportion of the picture width to its height
back focus: see flange-back
barndoors: hinged metal flaps on the front of a lamp used to control the spread of light
big close-up (BCU): a description of the size of a ...
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