Glossary extracted starting with manual seeds, with BOW for the domain lit and language EN

truss	a horizontal gridwork structure that is suspended from the ceiling or held up by towers on either end; designed to hold lighting instruments; standard equipment for larger industrial shows or rock-and roll concerts
lamps	units which may be used in lieu of headlamps or in connection with the lower beam headlights to provide road illumination under conditions of rain, snow, dust or fog.
dim	To lower the amount of voltage to a fixture, thereby decreasing its light output.
box office	Area where admission tickets are sold for a performance
fluorescence	the emission of light (luminescence) as the result of, and only during, the absorption of radiation of shorter wavelengths.
ansi code	A three letter system that has been devised to describe lamps of different manufacture but the same application.
fallacies of reasoning	Consider Reviewing: Ad Hominem Argument from Authority Argument from Adverse Consequences Appeal to Ignorance Begging the Question Observational Selection Statistics of Small Numbers Non Sequitur Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc False Dichotomy
text	The words of a script.
connotation	An indirect implication or suggestion from a word, or string of words, beyond the literal meaning
incandescence	The emission of visible electromagnetic radiation due to the thermal excitation of atoms or molecules.
declension	A grammatical term referring to the inflection of certain words for number and case.
fixed form	Any form in poetry that is bound by traditional rules and conventions
personal statistics	Age, weight, hair and eye color and body measurements, clothing sizes.
arena stage	An arrangement of performance and audience space in which the audience is seated around most if not all of the performance space.
fluorescent lamp	a low-pressure mercury electric-discharge lamp in which a fluorescing coating (phosphor) transforms sonic of the UV energy generated by the discharge into light
headset	A headphone/microphone combination used in communications systems.
waivers	Union permission allowing deviation from standard contract terms.
flashback	A reversion back to events that have previously taken place
erythemal flux	radiant flux evaluated according to its capacity to produce erythema of the untanned human skin, It usually is measured in microwatts of UV radiation weighted in accordance with its erythemal efficiency
analog or analogue	adj., Non-digital audio recording and playback technologies
above minimum fee	Fees contracted at rates in excess of the minimum fees and terms provided in a basic agreement.
vhs	1/2" videocassette format.
amphitheatre	an oval or round structure having levels of seats rising outward from an open space or arena.
speech	Whilst this term refers to the ability to speak, it also means to address a group or to give a talk.
altitude	The vertical angular distance of a point in the sky above the horizon
dimmer	A device which controls the intensity of lights.
tight shot	To frame of a shot with little or no space around the central figure.
control cable	A cable used to transmit digital or analog signals from a control console to the apparatus to be controlled.
syndication	A system of broadcasting programs through independent distributors.
cadence	Pitch and rhythm of a vocal pattern.
densitometer	a photometer for measuring the optical density (common logarithm of the reciprocal of the transmittance or reflectance) of materials.
composition	Placement of people or objects within the performing area or film frame.
template	(pattern, gobo) a metal pattern that, when placed inside an ellipsoidal spotlight, throws a shadow pattern on the stage
soft edge	A beam pattern edge that is not very distinguishable.
host	A performer who introduces or segues segments of a program
smoke machine	A machine which produces clouds of white non-toxic fog
prequel	A movie that presents the characters and events before the time of a previously filmed movie.
forced call	A call to work less than 12 hours after dismissal on the previous day.
in	Toward the center of the acting area.
alliteration	The purposeful repetition of sounds, particularly the beginning consonants of words
walla walla	General background crowd noise.
room cavity ratio	In lighting calculations, a measure of room proportion as determined by dimensions of length, width, and height.
floor pocket	A wiring device with receptacles recessed into to the floor with a hinged cover.
advance	Money received before rendering services.
sonnet	Originated by Giacomo de Lentino in the 13th century, it is one of the world's most famous and most taught poetic forms, known for its 14-line lengths and variable rhyme schemes
mask	To hide from the audience's view, often with black velour curtains or other scenic elements
glow discharge	an electric discharge characterized by a low, approximately constant current density at the cathode (on the order of 10 jiA/mm2) at low cathode temperature, and a high voltage drop (typically 50 V or more)
phrenology	studying the shapes of a person head for clues of intelligence and abilities
ellipsoidal reflector spotlight	a spotlight in which a lamp and an ellipsoidal reflector are mounted in a fixed relationship directing a beam of light into an aperture, where it may be shaped by a pattern, iris, shutter system or other insertion
treatment	A narrative outline of a dramatic work for cinema or broadcast
kelvin	In the metric system, a graduated scale used to measure temperature with 0O (-2730C) being the total absence of heat (absolute zero)
bridge	(a) A transverse section of the stage capable of being raised or lowered
denotation	The literal definition of a word, devoid of contextual or emotional issues or connotations.
germicidal lamp	a low-pressure mercury lamp in which the envelope has high transmittance for 254-nm radiation
hook	A memorable phrase or melody which is repeated in a song.
twofer	A special power cord that has one male connector electrically connected to two female connectors via two separate cables.
feet	See foot.
efficacy	A measure of the luminous efficiency of a radiant flux, expressed in lumens per watt as the quotient of the total luminous flux by the total radiant flux
mime	A special kind of performance in which no words are spoken
scansion	The analysis of a line of poetry (by "scanning") to determine its pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, which usually are divided into metrical feet
headlamp	a major lighting device mounted on a vehicle and used to provide illumination ahead of it
informal modeling	Model work in a department or retail store or other commercial establishment where the model is not on a platform and can iinteract with customers.
lumen	The quantity of luminous flux emitted within a unit solid angle (one steradian) by a point source with one candella intensity in all directions.
discomfort glare factor	the numerical assessment of the capacity of a single source of brightness, such as a luminaire, in a given visual environment for producing discomfort capacity of a single source of brightness, such as a luminaire, in a given visual environment for producing discomfort (this term is obsolete and is retained only for reference and literature searches)
flat	A section of scenery constructed of timber covered with canvas
toenail	to nail obliquely through the end of one board into a second board
flashtube	a tube of glass or fused quartz with electrodes at the ends and filled with a gas, usually xenon
epizeuxis	A type of repetition used as a device, where a word is repeated with emphasis.
magic realism	The expression refers to fiction that merges realistic elements with the fantastic
domestic run	Television broadcast of a program within the broadcast area of a particular station.
flashing light	a rhythmic light in which the periods of light are of equal duration and are clearly shorter than the periods of darkness, See group flashing light, interrupted quick-flashing light and quick-flashing light.
distribution temperature	(of a light source) the absolute temperature of a blackbody whose relative spectral distribution is most nearly the same in the visible region of the spectrum as that of the light source.
kilowatt	1000 watts.
lens	A transparent material, usually glass, shaped to bend light rays as they pass through it.
gobo	A thin metal disc cut with a pattern and placed in front of a light source so the pattern can be projected.
color rendering index	A measurement of the amount of color shift that objects undergo when lighted by a light source as compared with the color of those same objects when seen under a reference light source of comparable color temperature
femme fatale	Term used to describe a female character whose seductive charm leads men into compromising or dangerous circumstances.
cross-fade	To bring lights down in one stage area of the stage while bringing lights up in another stage area.
adaptation	The reworking of one medium into another
emissivity/emittance	The ratio of radiance (for directional emissivity) or radiant exitance (for hemispherical emissivity) of an element of surface on a temperature radiator to that of a blackbody at the same temperature
fortuny system	A system of stage lighting by indirect means by an Italian inventor
grease-paint	Term for theatrical make-up with an oil or "grease" base.
fretwork	ornamental woodwork frogging: a type of decorative braiding/trim on a jacket fust: become moldy
hot spot	Area of greatest illumination.
pay-television	Broadcast TV that requires the viewer to make a payment to receive a specific program.
parts of speech	A traditional classifying system for words in terms of their function. The main catagories are:
apostrophe	addressing a person, personified object, abstract quality, or idea as if it was actually present.
technical director	the person who figures out how the set will be built and then oversees construction; sometimes in charge of lighting as well
footlambert	A unit of luminance equal to 0.3183010 candela per square foot, or to the uniform luminance of a perfectly diffusing surface emitting or reflecting light at a rate of one lumen per square foot, or to the average luminance of a surface emitting or reflecting light at that rate
crossing	moving from one point on the stage to another, especially to a diametrically opposed point.
claymation	Animation using three dimensional figures figures made of clay or plasticine.
set	Stage area that is visible to the audience.
specular angle	The angle of mirror reflection (angle of incidence equals angle of reflectance).
finno-ugric	A language group including such languages as Finnish, Hungarian, Estonian and others.
open circuit	A circuit that has a physical break or disconnection.
ground light	visible radiation from the sun and sky reflected by surfaces below the plane of the horizon.
sling	A strong flexible, webbed belt or steel cable in the shape of a loop.
graybody	a temperature radiator whose spectral emissivity is less than unity and the same at all wavelengths.
transmission factor	The ability of a medium to allow for the transmission of light.
candela	The SI unit of luminous intensity (formerly called the candle)
pilot program	A program which is produced as one of a projected series to enable the producer to determine whether the producer will produce the series at a later date.
exit	the portion of a means of egress that segregates all other spaces in the building or structure by fire resistant construction in order to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge
diffused lighting	lighting, provided on the workplane or on an object, that is not predominantly incident from any
false cognate	Words which appear in two languages, looking like the same word, but with different meanings.
lamp lumen depreciation	The decrease over time of lamp lumen output, caused by bulb wall blackening, phosphor exhaustion, filament depreciation and other factors.
transient adaptation	The process of the eye adapting from viewing an area at one level of light to an area of higher or lower level.
mini series	Episodic program with a set number of episodes; for TV broadcast.
slug line	Notation appearing in a script before each shot detailing the location, date, and time that the following action is to occur in.
near cyc	A cyclorama light placed close to the cyclorama, generally less than 8’.
ellesmere manuscript	An illustrated (or illuminated) manuscript thought to date from the fifteenth century of Chaucer's, The Canterbury Tales.
hold	A contractual obligation to reserve a block of time to work
cinematographer	Person responsible for all aspects of filming.
ultraviolet radiation	Any radiant energy within the wavelength range of 0.001 to 0.38 microns.
texture	A two dimensional image that is overlaid onto three dimensional geometry to give the impression of a texture in computer modeling. For example you might create an image of rusty steel and then lay it on a geometric model of a steel beam. The texture added to the shape gives us information about what the beam is made from and what sort of state it is in.
power distribution	A term used to describe electrical equipment that is specially designed to intake electricity and route it to output wiring device or devices.
candlepower	A term used in place of intensity .
overture	The music which begins a performance.
overcast sky	A sky luminance distribution three times brighter near (C.I.E
evergreen	A song that continues being popular year after year.
post-colonial literature	This term refers to writings in the colonial language (e.g English, French etc) that derive from former colonies of Empires
daylight factor	a measure of daylight illuminance at a point on a given plane, expressed as the ratio of the illuminance
network	A regional or national organization which offers member broadcast stations programs and other services.
lamp	an arc light source utilizing mercury vapor and metal halide additives for an approximation of daylight (5000-6000-K) illumination
hard edge	A beam pattern edge that is very clear and distinguishable.
sequel	A film that begins at a time after a previous film ends.
erythemal effectiveness	the capacity of various portions of the ultraviolet spectrum to produce erythema.
unit set	A set that can represent several different settings by making only slight changes to scenic elements.
saturated	A colour containing a high percentage of colour is considered saturated .
near infrared	The region of the electromagnetic spectrum between 0.77 to 1.4 microns
footlights	A row of lights with reflectors placed along the floor in front of the stage
echo	A reference that recalls a word, phrase, or sound in another text
downstage	The area of the performance space that is closest to the audience.
fill light	Supplementary illumination used to reduce shadows
non prime time	TV broadcast time before 7 p.m
memory board	A contral console that has computerized functions and an ability to electronically store data.
audio	Pertaining to sound or sound technology.
connotation	Any association or attitude that is embedded in a word's meaning or is brought to mind by the mention of a word or phrase
filter	a device for changing, by transmission or reflection, the magnitude or spectral composition of the flux incident upon it
crawl	Screen credits or written text that slowly move into the screen from one side and off the other side of the screen.
fovea	a small region at the center nf the retina, subtending about 2°, containing cones but no rods and forming the site of most distinct vision.
out clause	Section of a contract which defines the circumstances under which a performer can terminate the contract.
conjunctivitis	inflammation of the conjunctiva also known as pink-eye conscripted: put into military use contiguously: alongside contraposed: separated into opposing groups convivial: festive/merry cravenly: so lacking in courage as to be worthy of contempt
fill light	supplementary illumination to reduce shadow or contrast range.
cover	another term for Understudy
unities	Time, place and action
peer-reviewed journal	A journal which contains articles of a scholarly nature. The articles have been reviewed by others who are experts in their field. This therefore creates a higher degree of reliability for the articles in such a publication.
classic	Three broad meanings include, firstly, works from ancient Greece or Rome ('classical' times)
synesthesia	Figurative expression of the perception of one sense in terms of another
irradiance	The density of radiant flux incident on a surface.
property-man or master	The member of the stage staff in charge of properties
proof	A sample photograph for testing photo quality.
scale	Minimum amount paid to an actor as specified by union contract.
room tone	A recording which records existing noise at the location
digital multiplex	A system that simultaneously transmits more than one digital signal.
photocell	A device that measures the amount of incident light present in a space.
far ultraviolet	the region of the electromagnetic spectrum extending from 100 to 200 nm.
exhibit model	Models who host conventions and other promotion assignments.
bunches	A metal hood or reflector containing a number of lamps for stage lighting
cross	To move from one area of the performance area to another.
iris	An arrangement of thin, movable, heat-resistant metal plates (leaves) that form an adjustable circular opening.
child labor laws	Government regulations (vary from state to state) covering the employment of children.
meal penalty	A fee imposed upon a producer for failure to provide meals or meal breaks as specified by contract.
contrast	The ratio of the luminance of an object to that of its immediate background.
alliteration	The use of repeated consonants in neighbouring words
non-dim	A circuit supplying electrical power to a luminaire by means of a switch or a relay in order to permit an on-off function rather than a dimming function.
dealer commercial	Commercial produced and paid for by a national advertiser which is then turned over to local dealers to book air time, usually with the dealer's tag added.
line voltage	A term that usually means 120 AC volts.
fovea	A small region at the center of the retina, subtending about two degrees and forming the site of the most distinct vision and greatest color discrimination.
field angle	The angle a which the beam edges are 10% of the centre beam candlepower.
make-up	The make-up of the features by wigs, false hair, and cosmetics
ampacity	The maximum allowable electrical current, in amperes, that a conductor can safely carry
meditation	A contemplation of some physical object as a way of reflecting upon some larger truth, often (but not necessarily) a spiritual one
wash	Even, overall light on performance space or background.
dark theatre	A day or night with no performance.
union scale	A schedule of minimum payments as defined by a union contract.
jumper	An electric cable and connector assembly.
product placement	Diplaying specific products in a film or TV production usually in exchange for money.
pardoner	In the Middle Ages, a member of the religious community with permission to sell Papal indulgences. Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales features a Pardoner.
refraction	The process by which the direction of light changes as it passes obliquely from one medium to another in which its speed is different.
instrument	A lighting unit.
flat	Unit of scenery consisting of a wooden frame, covered with muslin, canvas or a wooden veneer which is painted with scenic elements.
foreshadowing	An event or statement in a narrative that in miniature suggests a larger event that comes later.
burner lights	Round or square clusters of lamps on standards
colour temperature	A factor given for lamps, comparing their colour to that of a blackbody at a given temperature.
hazardous location	an area where ignitable vapors or dust may cause a fire or explosion created by energy emitted from lighting or other electrical equipment or by electrostatic generation.
rhapsody	An intensely passionate verse or section of verse, usually of love or praise.
beam apple	The angle at which the beam edges are 50% of the centre beam candlepower.
box set	A set (usually of an interior space) composed of a back and two side walls and sometimes a ceiling.
cheating	the practice of turning one's body towards the audience even while keeping the head facing one's scene partner
prop table	Backstage table upon which props are placed before use.
radiant energy	Energy traveling in the form of electromagnetic waves
projection	Making voice, movements, and gestures clear to all sections of the house.
ambient light	Electric and/or natural lighting throughout a space that produces uniform general illumination.
dry ice	Frozen carbon dioxide which produces a low-lying mist or fog when dropped into boiling water.
euphemism	A word or phrase that takes the place of a harsh, unpleasant, or impolite reality
stanza	A group of lines roughly analogous in function in verse to the paragraph's function in prose.
product conflict	Inability to accept commercial work for a product because the actor is contractually associated with a competing product.
chief electrician gaffer)	The head of the electrician crew.
plosive	A consonant sound associated with a burst or release of air (such as /b/ or /t/)
zeugma	The use of one word (usually a verb) to "yoke" two or more words to which it applies in different senses (e.g., see Alexander Pope´s Belinda, who may "stain her Honour, or her new Brocade"; The Rape of the Lock 2.107 [1714]).
hot-cathode lamp	an electric-discharge lamp whose mode of operation is that of an arc discharge
ambivalence	When the reader has mixed feelings or opposing views towards an event, character or object.
analog multiplex	A system that simultaneously transmits more than one analog signal.
model	a performer engaged to display or physically illustrate a product, idea or service.
trestle	the framework used to support a platform
onomatopoeia	Use of a word or words the sound of which approximates the sound of the thing denoted (e.g., "splash").
light	a rhythmic light in which the light and dark periods are equal.
lighting batten	A metal structure wired for electric lamps running from P.S
chromaticity	Refers to the dominant or complementary wavelength and purity aspects of the color taken together, or of the aspects specified by the chromaticity coordinates of the color taken together.
lift	A height adjustable stand or tower.
rhythm	Also ironic in that, by the time he’s done re-defining what he thinks rhythm should mean he’s all but re-defined it as cadence!
pejoration	A process of language change where, over time, the meaning of a word changes to take on a more negative meaning than the original meaning.
pidgin	A type of language, developed by the simplification of two or more languages
tracking a platform	building a track into the stage that helps to guide a platform to its proper place
safe area	The area in camera 's viewfinder just outside of the "viewable" area in the viewfinder.
editor	Person who assembles the visual and audio elements of a film into a completed film.
doxolojer	hucks misuse of the word "doxology" which is a hymn or prayer
dichroic	A type of metallic coating applied to glass and some other materials that allows certain wavelengths of light, or other electro magnetic radiation, to pass while reflecting all others.
bellicosity	readiness to fight boater: a kind of men's formal summer hat Boche: offensive term for a German, especially a soldier; pronounced the same as bosh, meaning nonsense bona fide: legitimate, genuine
lamp	a high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp in which light is produced by radiation from sodium vapor operating at a partial pressure of about 1.33 X l0 Pa (100 Torr)
archetype	A recurrent image that emerges from deep-seated associations that are anchored in universal patterns or structures of experience
phonology	A study of language which considers the distribution of speech patterns and their rules.
aesthetics	The appreciation and analysis of beauty
couplet	A pair of lines, almost always rhyming, that form a unit.
virelai	A form of medieval French verse used in poetry and music
effect	An event or a moment intended to create a particular emotional reaction.
feeder cables	A set of electric cables, usually individually insulated conductors with a high ampacity, used to remotely connect portable racks, power distribution racks etc.
theme	A unifying, central subject or idea that provides a literary work with its stance or approach
opera	A dramatic composition set to music with or without spoken dialogue, in which the music is the main feature
neologism	A new word or phrase that ties together existing words or ideas
alliteration	The repetition of sounds in nearby words, most often involving the initial consonants of words (and sometimes the internal consonants in stressed syllables).
trough	a long metal container in which lamps are set
gel	A plastic colour media for modifying a beam of light.
lumen method	A method of estimating the interior illuminance due to window daylighting at three locations within a room
cone	A retinal receptor that dominates the retinal response when the luminance level is high and provides the basis for the perception of color.
specular reflection	The process by which incident light is redirected at the specular (mirror) angle.
chorus	A person or group of people which stand outside the action and remark upon it
class a commercial	the most lucrative remuneration for performance in a commercial.
focal length	Distance from the focal point of a lens to the plane of the film.
decibel	Measurement of sound volume.
luminance	The luminous intensity of a surface in a given direction per unit area of that surface as viewed from that direction; often incorrectly referred to as "brightness."
flightcase	Metal framed wooden box on wheels which is used for transporting equipment from one performance venue to another.
figure of speech	A phrase or expression which uses words not in their literal sense.
but not too closely	OK, so he thinks there are rules but they’re not really “rules”
abstract	An abstract style (in writing) is typically complex, discusses intangible qualities like good and evil, and seldom uses examples to support its points.
line	In poetry, a line is a single row of words.
trade show	A promotional event held in a convention center in which products marketed to retailers.
hue	The attribute of a color that allows it to be classified as red, yellow, blue, and so on.
dark humor	A sardonic, sarcastic, paradoxical form of humor that allows readers or audiences to observe and find comedy in disastrous or sobering events such as death, illness, misforture, or other events that normally sadden and disturb.
aestheticism	Stemming from France, this European movement countered materialism and utilitarianism during the late 19th century.
boom	A vertical pipe mounted in a base, used to hang lighting fixtures
personification	Treating an abstraction as if it were a person, endowing it with humanlike qualities
glare	the sensation produced by luminance within the visual field that is sufficiently greater than the luminance to which the eyes arc adapted to cause annoyance, discomfort or loss in visual performance and visibility
coursework	Essays or work done in a student's own time, rather than in examination conditions
eschatology	A branch of theology dealing with Judgement Day and the Second Coming.
fluorescent	A discharge lamp in which a phosphor coating transforms ultraviolet energy into visible light.
high-mast lighting	illumInation of a large area by means of a group of luminaires which are designed to he mounted in fixed orientation at the top of a high mast, generally 20 m (65 ft) or higher.
elevation	the angle between the axis of a searchlight drum and the horizontal
high-bay lighting	interior lighting where the roof truss or ceiling height is greater that approximately 7.6 m (25 ft) above the floor.
voucher	A form used to record arrival and departure times and pay rates
azimuth	The horizontal angular distance between the vertical plane containing a point in the sky and true south.
illuminance	The density of incident luminous flux on a surface; illuminance is the standard metric for lighting levels, and is measured in lux (lx) or footcandles (fc).
prosody	The study or science of versification and its many aspects
setting	Time and place in which a performance is set.
antithesis	the opposition of words or phrases against each other in balances contrast.
critique	A detailed analysis of a work.
architectural set	a permanent structure that can be altered to suggest different locations by adding scenic pieces, draperies, and properties
copyright	Legal rights to control reproduction and sale of intellectual property.
light shelf	A horizontal shelf positioned (usually above eye level) to reflect daylight onto the ceiling and to shield direct flare from the sky.
matte surface	Surface from which the reflection is predominantly diffuse, with or without a negligible specular component.
peripheral vision	The seeing of objects displaced from the primary line of site and outside of the central visual field.
wattage	The power consumed by a circuit.
gross fee	Total compensation paid to a performer not including money paid for contracted expenses such as per diem allowances or travel costs.
high concept	A film that includes elements that creates excitement in order to draw a large audience
teaser	A preview of a program used to enticing the listener to watch the program.
running crew	Group of people who perform all the technical tasks during the show.
epiphany	A moment of sudden realization or understanding in which the true meaning of certain events is revealed.
amperage	A component of electricity used to measure the number of electrons moving past a given point in a circuit.
delirium tremens	nervous and mental disorder caused by alcoholism
hazer	A machine that produces clouds of white, non-toxic fog through the vaporisation of mineral oil.
floor plan	A drawing that show the location of scenic elements.
air check	Recording a program during broadcast for archival or legal purposes.
matrix	A patching apparatus that can be a patch panel or diode pin matrix.
rushes	First, unedited film footage processed for daily viewing as the shooting of the film progresses.
spot announcement	An advertising or public service broadcast message between 10 to 120 seconds long.
gaseous discharge	the emission of light from gas atoms excited by an electric current.
stage	Area upon which a performance is presented.
floodlight	A luminaire consisting of only a lamp and reflector with fixed spacing; generally, the reflector has a diffused finish and is often physically large in size
inverse-square law	The law stating that the illuminance at a point on a surface varies directly with the intensity of a point source, and inversely as the square of the distance between that source and that surface.
stalls	Floor level seating area.
diffuser	a device to redirect or scatter the light from a source
primary colours	Colours from which all other colours may be evolved by mixtures
monitor	A raised section of roof that includes a vertically (or near-vertically) glazed aperture for the purpose of daylighting illumination.
ballast	An electrical apparatus that limits the electrical current through an arc source.
prefix	An affix or addition to the beginning of a word.
flicker index	a measure of the cyclic variation in output of a light source, taking into account the waveform of the light output
convention	A literary rule, practice or custom, which has been established through frequent and common usage in texts.
segue	Transition from one shot to another.
hemispherical reflectance	the ratio of all of the flux leaving a surface or medium by reflection to the incident flux
lexicon	Traditionally this term refers to a dictionary of some form, however, the word is now used to refer to the distinctive words applied by a particular writer in their work
vital statistics	Personal, physical traits such as date of birth, hair and eye color, body measurements.
travel-time	Fee paid for time spent commuting to a non-studio film location.
absorption	A process by which incident radiant flux is converted to another form of energy, usually (and ultimately) heat.
scriptorium	A location often in a church or monastery where manuscripts are studied and stored.
interstitial	Brief, non-commercial, non-PSA material which fills short periods of time between main programs on pay or cable television.
goniophotometer	a photometer for measuring the directional light distribution characteristics of sources, luminaires, media and surfaces.
flag	To wave an object or a hand in front of an instrument to determine its coverage area.
downstage	The area on stage that is closest to the audience.
iso booth	(isolation booth) A small room for recording a sound in isolation from other sounds.
ellipsoidal	A luminaire embodying a lamp, an ellipsoidal reflector, a framing device, and a single or compound lens system, together with provisions for accommodating a pattern holder and patterns.
head sheet	A letter size sheet with approximately 15 to 20 reduced size head shots on one page.
field angle	the angle between the two directions for which the intensity is 10% of the maximum intensity measured in a plane through the nominal beam centerline
infrared radiation	Radiation with wavelengths too long to be perceived by the human eye (that is, longer than 0.77 microns) and less than 1,000 microns