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Montage is the editing technique of piecing together separate shots to form a coherent sequence. It's essential in film for creating meaning, time passage, and for narrative pacing.

Diegesis is a narrative term that refers to the world of the story in a film, including events, characters, objects, settings, and sounds. The importance lies in differentiating between what is shown and what is implied within the story world.

Cinematography is the art of photography and visual storytelling in a movie. It plays a crucial role in how a movie looks and feels and includes elements like camera movement, shot composition, and lighting.

A motif in film is a repeated element that has symbolic significance in a story. It can be an object, a sound, a color, or a phrase that contributes to the theme and mood of the film.

Mise-en-scène refers to the arrangement of everything that appears in the framing – actors, lighting, décor, props, costume – and is a key element of visual storytelling in film. It's vital for setting the mood and guiding the audience's emotional response.

A close-up is a tight shot that frames a person or object closely, typically highlighting the face or details of importance. It brings the viewer into intimate relationship with the subject and can reveal emotions or significance.

An auteur is a filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control over a movie are so significant that they are regarded as the author of the movie. This theory highlights the director's personal creative vision and unique style.

Continuity editing is a film editing style aimed at creating a seamless narrative experience, ensuring that the story flows smoothly from shot to shot. It is important for maintaining the illusion of time and space within a film.

Foley refers to the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to films in post-production to enhance the audio quality. These sounds are often performed live by foley artists to match the actions on screen.

A jump cut is an abrupt transition between shots, often showing the same subject at different positions within the frame. This can be used to show the passage of time or to create an unsettling effect in the viewer.

Non-diegetic sound refers to audio elements in a film that are not sourced within the film's world—like background music, voiceovers, or sound effects added for dramatic effect. Their purpose is to enhance the storytelling and emotional impact.

A plot point is a significant event within a film's narrative that spins the story in another direction. It often marks a transition between acts in the traditional three-act structure.

A Dutch angle is a camera shot where the camera is tilted to one side, creating a feeling of disorientation or tension. It is often used to portray psychological uneasiness or to suggest that something is amiss.

Low-key lighting is a lighting style that produces strong contrasts with dark shadows and is often used in moody or dramatic scenes. It accentuates shapes and creates a chiaroscuro effect, often in genres like film noir.

A storyboard is a sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for a film or television production. It is a visual guide used in pre-production for illustrating how the story will unfold, shot by shot.

High concept refers to an artistic work that can be easily pitched with a succinctly stated premise. It is important in film because it may easily attract audiences with a simple yet intriguing idea.

Cross-cutting is an editing technique used to establish action occurring at the same time in two different locations. It helps to build tension and is important for parallel storytelling.

Depth of field refers to the distance between the nearest and the farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image. It is used to direct the viewer's attention and create a sense of space.

Voice-over refers to a production technique where a voice that is not part of the narrative is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations. It can provide exposition, give insight into a character's thoughts, or narrate the story.