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Film & editing terms, in plain English.
Heard a word on set or in a tutorial and just nodded along? Search it here. Nearly 100 filmmaking and editing terms, explained simply, filterable by category.
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A plain-English reference for students and indie filmmakers — definitions are intentionally simplified, so usage can vary by camera, NLE, or region. A starting point, not a spec sheet.
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