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The precise staging of actors to facilitate the performance of a play, ballet, film or opera.

The arrangement of everything that appears in the framing – actors, lighting, décor, props, costume – and is considered essential for the visual storytelling process.

The creative interpretation and intention of the director, driving the overall artistic style of the play or film.

The smallest unit of action in a play or film, often marking a moment of change or transition for a character.

The reason behind a character's behavior, driving their actions and reactions within the story.

The underlying and often distinct theme or message that a character conveys through tone, action, or dialogue.

A history or background created for a fictional character to enhance the depth and complexity of their personality and actions.

The process of selecting actors to play the characters in a script, typically conducted by the director, casting director, and producers.

A practice session (or series of sessions) in which the actors and director work through the script to refine performances before the final production.

Detailed instructions in a play script that convey the movements, actions, expression, and dialogues of characters.

A sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for a film or television production, providing a visual layout.

The arrangement of visual elements within a film frame, which includes cinematography, lighting, set design, and actor movement.

The speed at which a story progresses, often affecting the tension and engagement of the audience.

The point at which an object appears most clearly in a camera lens or the concentration on a particular task or action by a director.

An editing technique that alternates between two or more scenes that may be occurring simultaneously but in different locations.

A filmmaking technique that uses a series of short shots edited into a sequence to condense space, time, and information.

The unique set of tools and conventions that filmmakers use to convey the story, mood, and themes to the audience.

A signal for something to happen in a play or film, which can be related to dialogue, movement, effects, or music.

The imaginary wall through which the audience views the play, traditionally unseen by the characters until 'broken.'

A read-through of the script by actors, usually seated around a table, to understand the characters and plot, often in the early phases of production.

The areas in a theatre that are visible to the audience; ensuring that necessary actions are in view and not blocked.

The consistency of the characteristics of people, plot, objects, and places seen by the audience, from shot-to-shot and scene-to-scene.

A version of the film that represents the director's own approved edit, often without the oversight of the production studio.

The process of searching for the perfect location to shoot various scenes of a film or television show.

A session where the director and actors work out the blocking, or the precise movement and positioning of actors on stage or set.

An audition or a pre-audition where actors are sampled to see if they are right for the roles.

A gathering where the director meets with heads of departments to discuss vision, updates, and collaborative aspects of a production.

A rehearsal that involves performing a play or a scene in its entirety to get a sense of its flow and progression.

Illustrations created to represent an idea, mood, or environment that the director envisions for the final film or stage production.