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Camera · Terms

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Camera movement in which the camera retreats from the subject, expanding the visible frame, typically executed with dollies, Steadicam, or cranes.

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Camera · Technique XAVC Sony's 2013 H.264-based codec for 4K recording: XAVC-I (Intra-Frame, 223–880 Mbit/s), XAVC-L (Long GOP… Camera X-Axis X-Achse Horizontal camera movement left/right in 3D space — pan follows gaze, track is physical dolly motion. With Y… Camera · Lenses Xeen Cf The Xeen CF 24mm T1.5 is a modern full-frame cine prime from Rokinon (South Korea), released in 2019 as part… Camera Xelmus Ukrainian manufacturer of anamorphic cinema lenses based in Kharkiv, known for the Apollo system with… Camera · Lenses Xelmus Apollo The Xelmus Apollo MkII is a modern 2x anamorphic prime from Ukraine, introduced in 2019. At T1.6 with… Lighting Xenon Arc Light Xenon-Lampe High-intensity gas discharge lamp — daylight-balanced, flicker-free spectrum, punches through any reflector… Production X-Filme Creative Pool German indie collective pooling production resources, funding, and gear across multiple filmmakers — strength… Directing Xianchang Chinese acting philosophy — physical presence and authenticity before camera without psychological… Camera · Terms XLR Three-pin connectors for balanced audio transmission with locking mechanism; industry standard for microphone… Editing · Technique XML Standardized file format for exchanging EDL data between NLE systems like Avid, Resolve, and Premiere Pro… Camera · Terms XQD Memory card standard with PCIe interface for professional cameras, enabling write speeds up to 440 MB/s for… Production X rating X-Klassifizierung Former MPAA rating for extreme adult content — standard in US 1968–2018. Replaced by NC-17 in 1990, but… Camera · Terms X-Type Dolly Electromechanical camera dolly by Panther featuring a 360° rotatable High-Low Turnstile head and four… Camera XX Film (Kodak Portra XX) XX-Film Kodak negative mid-speed stock (80 ASA) — creamy saturation, fine grain, standard for portraits and beauty…
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