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Clapperboard
A tool used in filmmaking to synchronize the picture and sound; also marks the scenes and takes during production.
Wireless Lavalier Microphone
A small microphone designed to be worn on the body, allowing for hands-free operation.
Teleprompter
A display device that projects a speaker's script in a clear and readable manner enabling them to maintain eye contact with the audience.
Digital Audio Recorder
A device used for recording audio data to a digital storage medium.
Lighting Kit
A set of tools including lamps, reflectors, diffusers, and gels used to control and shape the light in a scene.
Field Monitor
A portable, external monitor used by videographers to have a more accurate view of what the camera is recording.
Boom Pole
A telescoping pole used to extend a microphone towards a sound source, often in film and TV production.
Headphones
A pair of small loudspeaker drivers worn over or inside the ears used to monitor audio during recording and editing.
Softbox
A type of photographic lighting modifier used to create soft and even lighting by diffusing the light source.
C-Stand
A heavy-duty, adjustable stand used to hold lighting and grip equipment in film and photography.
Mixer
An electronic device that blends multiple audio signals into a single output.
Soundproofing Panels
Materials used to reduce the amplitude of sound waves, thus reducing noise and improving acoustics within a space.
Camera
A device used to capture still or moving images in the form of photographs, video, or film.
Tripod
A three-legged stand used to support, stabilize, and elevate cameras, camcorders, or other photography equipment.
Green Screen
A backdrop of a single green color used in video production for chroma keying to add different backgrounds in post-production.
Steadicam
A stabilizing mount for a motion picture camera, which mechanically isolates it from the operator's movement.
Microphone
A device used to convert sound waves into electrical signals for recording or amplifying.
Follow Focus
A focus control mechanism used on camera lenses in film production to enable the camera operator to be more efficient and precise.
Gimbal
A pivoting support that allows the rotation of an object on a single axis, often used in photography to stabilize cameras.
Color Gels
Transparent colored sheets used in lighting to change the color and quality of the light output.
LED Panel
A flat panel that uses light-emitting diodes as a video display and a light source in photography and videography.
Monopod
A single-legged camera support that provides increased stability for photographers and videographers.
Slider
A device used to create smooth horizontal camera movements, especially for tracking shots in filmmaking.
Sound Mixer
A device that takes multiple audio inputs, adjusts levels and effects, and outputs a combined signal used in live events and recording.
On-Camera Light
A portable light source that attaches to a camera to provide immediate illumination for photography and videography.
Jib
A boom device with a camera on one end, and a counterweight and controls on the other, used to create high-angle shots.
Video Switcher
A piece of equipment that mixes video signals from multiple sources, used in live production to switch between different video feeds.
Barn Doors
Adjustable flaps attached to a light source used to control the shape and direction of the light beam.
Tungsten Light
A type of incandescent light source used in movie and still photography for a warm light that has a color temperature around 3200 Kelvin.
Fresnel Lens
A lens design that allows for a larger aperture and shorter focal length without the increased bulk, used in lighthouse and stage lighting.
External Recorder
A device used in video production to capture high-quality video from a camera's sensor, bypassing the internal recording.
Dolly
A wheeled cart or similar device used in filmmaking and television production to create smooth horizontal camera movements.
Waveform Monitor
A special oscilloscope used in video production to measure and display the level of the video signals.
Audio Interface
A device that connects musical instruments and other audio sources to a computer, providing inputs/outputs for recording and playback.
Phantom Power
A method of providing power to microphones via an audio interface or mixing console, typically at +48 volts.
Parabolic Reflector
A reflective device used to collect and project energy such as sound or electromagnetic waves, used in microphones and lighting.
Vectorscope
An oscilloscope used specifically to analyze the color information of a video signal.
GoPro
A brand of compact action cameras known for being waterproof and rugged, used for capturing first-person perspectives in dynamic environments.
Ring Light
A circular light that emits even, diffused light onto a subject, often used in photography and videography to minimize shadows and create a catchlight in the eyes.
Telephoto Lens
A lens designed to give a significantly longer focal length than standard, allowing for a close-up view of distant objects.
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