Film Crew Lingo

Macro lens- A specialized lens that extends far enough to bring very close objects into focus. A good macro lens may reproduce and image at a 1:1 ratio.

IMAX camera prepped on Libra head for great white shark shoot.
Contributed by cinematographer  James L. Neihouse

This is HILARIOUS!! And after reading it a couple times, I have to think that Tom Hanks really did type this out himself! This is his type of humor...I love it!

Contributed by Full Sail Grad Christopher J. Miller

Dialogue Greatness

The Big Steal (1949)
Jane Greer to Robert Mitchum: What I like about you is you’re rock bottom. I wouldn’t expect you to understand this, but it’s a great comfort for a girl to know she could not possibly sink any lower.

Film Crew Slang

High Key- An overall brightly lit scene with few shadows. Low contrast.
Low Key- High contrast lighting with many shadows and areas of darkness.