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A voice-over is a production technique where a voice is used in a radio, television, film, or other presentation. The voice-over is usually not part of the narrative and is used for exposition or narrative.

A cutaway is a shot that cuts away from the main action to show something else, often used in TV production to add information, visual interest, or create a comedic effect.

Time-lapse photography is a technique whereby the frequency at which film frames are captured is much lower than the frequency used to view the sequence. Used in TV production to showcase changes over time.

A whip pan is a rapid horizontal camera movement which appears to 'whip' from one scene to another. Used in TV production for transitions or to create a sense of urgency and speed.

A storyboard is a sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for a television production or film. It's used as a visual guide during production to pre-visualize the project.

Multi-camera setup is a method of shooting with multiple cameras simultaneously. Used in TV production for sitcoms, news broadcasts, and live events to capture various angles.

A montage is a sequence of shots showing a condensed series of events. In TV production, it's used to show the passage of time or a lot of activities happening at once.

A match cut is a transition that uses similarity in action or subject between two shots. It is used in TV production to create a smooth, seamless, and often creative transition.

B-roll is supplemental or alternative footage intercut with the main shot. In TV production, it's used to add depth to the story, cut between interviews, and add visual interest.

A dolly zoom is a technique that combines a zoom in or out with a dolly in the opposite direction. In TV production, it's often used to create a sense of disorientation or reveal important details.

A jump cut is an abrupt transition between two shots, which can be disorienting or used creatively to show the passage of time. Often used in TV production to keep the pace of the show dynamic.

Chroma key is a technique for layering two video streams together based on color hues (chroma range). It's commonly used in TV production for weather reports and special effects.

A talking head is a shooting technique where the subject is filmed from the shoulders up. Used in TV production for news broadcasts, interviews, and direct address to the audience.

A cross-cut is a technique where two or more scenes in different locations are shown to be occurring simultaneously. It's used in TV production to build suspense or show parallels.

An establishing shot sets up the context for a scene in terms of time and place, often used at the beginning of a new scene in TV production to give viewers a frame of reference.

A split screen is a visual effect where two or more shots are shown on screen simultaneously. It's used in TV production for showing parallel narratives or phone conversations.

Sight line match is a technique where the direction of a person's gaze is consistently maintained between two shots. Used in television to maintain spatial continuity.

Handheld camera refers to a camera that is physically held by the operator, often resulting in shaky or more dynamic footage. Used in TV production to create a sense of realism or urgency.