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Sequence — A collection of shorter scenes that hold together for some unifying purpose (e.g. they make up a full car chase, the execution of the heist, the big game/day, or a thematic montage).
Set-piece — A scene or sequence with escalated stakes and production values, as appropriate to the genre. For instance, in the high-concept comedy, Mrs. Doubtfire, the set piece was Robin Williams cross-dressing and un-cross-dressing, running back and forth from the two colliding lives of his alter egos at the restaurant in the climactic scene. In the action film, Godzilla, for example, the dinosaur stampede or the falling vine fight sequence would be examples of set pieces. The big musical number, etc. Trailer moments.
Single-camera — A television show that is shot more like a feature film using one or two cameras with several setups for each scene, rather than recording all the action from multiple cameras. Most dramas are single-camera; most comedies are three-camera (Sex and the City and Malcolm in the Middle are exceptions to this rule as they are comedies that are shot single-camera).
Slow-motion — The appearance of time slowing down, often used to heighten tension. In film, it is achieved in film by shooting at a higher frame rate, such as 48 frames per second rather than 24.
Slugline (or Scene Header) — The all upper case line at the top of each scene detailing the location of the scene and whether it will occur inside or outside, and at day or night.
Spec script — A script written (but not commissioned) in order to sell to potential buyers once it is finished.
Spin — The ability to control buzz.
Split-screen — A shot that is “cut” down the middle of a frame to illustrate action happening at the same time but in two different locations.
Studio — The company that finances and produces motion pictures and/or television shows. In film, the studio also markets and distributes, with television, the marketing and distribution is handled by the network, which may or may not be related to the studio. Larger studios also have their own soundstages and filmmaking facilities.
Teleplay — A script written specifically for television.
Tent Pole — A major motion picture, generally released in the summer or Christmas season, which is the primary focus of a studio’s marketing attention. The term comes from this analogy: if the tent pole fails, everything will collapse around it.
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