This page gathers the 1,113 dictionary entries belonging to the domain “Broadcasting”, as labelled by Wiktionary. Each word leads to its full entry: definitions, etymology, pronunciation, examples. Page 4 of 11: from “episode” to “ghosting”.
- episode noun A bounded narrative unit within a television series, constituting a single installment that is structurally discrete yet interrelated with…
- episodic adj Consisting of a sequence of seemingly unconnected episodes.
- equal time noun A policy stating that radio and television licensees are required to offer opposing political candidates an equal amount of airtime.
- establishing shot noun A master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene used to inform the audience of the location or situation.
- evening wrap noun The last of a series of news programmes broadcast in the evening.
- evergreen adj Suitable for transmission at any time; not urgent or time-dependent.
- exeunt verb They leave the stage (a stage direction to two or more actors, the plural counterpart of exit).
- exit noun The action of an actor leaving a scene or the stage.
- exode noun The final chorus; the catastrophe.
- exposition noun An essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail.
- extra noun A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.
- eye bounce noun The practice of lowering one's eyes before gazing left or right, to avoid a shifty expression on camera.
- eye-catcher noun Synonym of eyecatch.
- eyeline noun The direction in which an actor or presenter is looking.
- fab intj Used to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood.
- face time noun The time during which the presenter's head is shown on screen.
- facial noun A kind of early silent film focusing on the facial expressions of the actor.
- faction noun A form of literature, film etc., that treats real people or events as if they were fiction; a mix of fact and fiction.
- factual noun Programmes having content based on facts, such as documentaries.
- fade noun A gradual decrease in the brightness of a shot or the volume of sound or music (as a means of cutting to a new scene or starting a new…
- fade in noun A type of transition used in visual media, in which the transition is at first black, fading to a visual image.
- fade out noun A type of transition used in film, usually at the end of a scene, involving a fade to black from the cut.
- fade time noun The amount of time for a scene to fade to dark after lighting up.
- fade to black verb To end a film or a scene of a film by causing the image to be gradually dimmed into black.
- fade to white noun An ending of this kind.
- fallout noun An impromptu guest used to fill in for another guest spot who is a no-show or who has cancelled last minute.
- fandub noun An anime title that has been dubbed by fans.
- fantastique noun A genre of literature and film that is characterized by the intrusion of the supernatural into the realistic framework of a story.
- feature noun Ellipsis of feature film.
- featurette noun A relatively short feature film.
- feedline noun Physical cabling that carries the radio signal to and from the aerial.
- field noun Part (usually one half) of a frame in an interlaced signal.
- fight choreography noun The art of arranging and designing sequences of staged combats, such as for use in theatre or film productions.
- fill noun Ellipsis of fill light.
- fill light noun A light that may be used to reduce the contrast of a scene to match the dynamic range of the recording media and capture the amount of…
- fill music noun Music broadcast as an interlude between formally scheduled programming, or to fill in during an unscheduled interruption, in order to…
- filler noun A material of lower cost or quality that is used to fill a certain television time slot or physical medium, such as a music album.
- filler episode noun An episode in a television series that does not progress the plot of the series.
- film crew noun The group of people, excluding the cast and producers, who are hired by a film company to produce a film.
- film noir noun A film genre characterized by low-key lighting, a bleak urban setting, and corrupt, cynical or desperate characters.
- filmhood noun The quality, state, or condition of a film, especially in reference to its cinematic completion, achievement, accomplishment, or success.
- fin noun "The end".
- final girl noun A female character in a horror or thriller film who is the last person alive to confront the killer or monster, and often the sole survivor.
- fine cut noun The final stage of editing of a film, focusing on minor details that may have been missed previously.
- finger noun Any of the individual receivers used in a rake receiver to decode signal components.
- firehosing noun Video camera movement intended to record as much of a scene as possible, such as by swinging the camera from side to side, usually in a way…
- first person adj Visual presentation through the protagonist or principal character's own eyes.
- first team noun The actors who will actually appear in a scene, as opposed to the stand-ins, or second team, who take their places for the purpose of…
- first unit noun The team that shoots footage which is of primary importance for the final cut of the motion picture, including all scenes involving actors…
- fitter noun A person employed to find suitable music to accompany silent films.
- five-and-under adj Of a role or part: involving no more than five spoken lines (and thus earning less money than others).
- flag noun A dark piece of material that can be mounted on a stand to block or shape the light.
- flag-to-flag adj Consisting of, or relating to, coverage of an entire race from start to finish, rather than curated highlights etc.
- flag-waving noun Undesirable horizontal skewing of frames in an analog video signal.
- flagging noun The skewing or bending of the upper part of a television picture due to imperfect synchronization of the video signal.
- flash cut noun An fast cut, often as short as one frame, used to create a subliminal effect on the viewer.
- flashback noun A dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative.
- flat adj Lacking in depth, substance, or believability; underdeveloped; one-dimensional.
- flat time noun The time during which the camera is not rolling or when no activity is occuring on the set.
- flight noun An advertising campaign of fixed length.
- flipcard noun Synonym of cue card.
- floor manager noun A manager of a television show, responsible for communication between the director and the crew.
- flopover noun A form of television signal distortion where the displayed image appears to scroll vertically rather than remain still; (countable) an…
- flow motion noun A combination of a timelapse, hyperlapse, and regular cinematographic shots.
- fluff one's lines verb Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To stumble over or otherwise misspeak one's lines.
- flyaway noun A portable satellite television antenna.
- focus noun The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
- focus puller noun A member of a film crew whose primary responsibility is to maintain the camera lens' optical focus on whatever subject or action is being…
- foil noun In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent…
- font verb To overlay (text) on the picture.
- foreshot noun The foreground of a photographic image.
- format noun The type of programming that a radio station broadcasts; such as a certain genre of music, news, sports, talk, etc.
- found footage noun Misplaced, forgotten, archived, or privately-owned motion picture recordings which document past events and which are subsequently…
- four-waller noun A company that rents a cinema or theater under a four-wall arrangement.
- fourth wall joke noun A joke that intentionally draws attention to the illusion of separation between the audience and the fiction itself.
- frame noun A division of time on a multimedia timeline, such as 1/30 or 1/60 of a second.
- frame time noun The total amount of time required for a single frame to be displayed on the screen, measured in seconds.
- freeball noun A show that is developed by the station without participation by the network.
- fringe noun A daypart that precedes or follows prime time.
- fringe time noun A time period used in television programs to denote the evening television hours that precede and follow the prime time.
- front porch noun A brief period inserted between the end of each transmitted line of picture and the leading edge of the next line sync pulse, intended to…
- front projection noun A cinematic technique in which live action is filmed in front of a highly reflective screen, so that the background image is projected onto…
- frontcap noun A logo or visual sequence immediately preceding a programme, identifying the broadcaster or production company.
- frost noun A kind of light diffuser.
- full service noun A radio format consisting of a mix of music with locally produced programming and segments focusing on local issues.
- funwashing noun The practice of someone taking part in a popular event or show, appearing on television, etc. as a way to improve their reputation with the…
- G-rated adj Of a motion picture, suitable for a general audience, including children.
- gaffer noun A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
- gag noun a device or trick used to create a practical effect; a gimmick
- gallery noun The production control room.
- game show noun A radio or television program that involves members of the public or celebrities, whether as individuals or as part of a team, playing a…
- gate noun A mechanism, in a film camera and projector, that holds each frame momentarily stationary behind the aperture.
- geezer teaser noun A film, most often an action film released direct to video and primarily distributed via video on demand (VOD), for which older, well-known…
- generation noun A copy of a recording made from an earlier copy.
- genki noun A playful, hyperactive girl.
- genlock noun A technique whereby the video output of one source, or a specific reference signal, is used to synchronize other sources.
- genre fiction noun Fictional works written with the intent of fitting into a specific literary genre (such as mystery, romance, or horror) with an existing…
- genre film noun A film that was produced with the intent of strictly adhering to a specific genre by following tropes and standards set by previous films…
- ghost character noun A character who is mentioned as appearing on stage, but does not do anything and seems to have no purpose.
- ghosting noun The blurry appearance of a television picture resulting from interference caused by multipath reception.