158 Answered Questions for the topic Terminology

Terminology Film Editing

07/07/19

What is it called when sound from next scene begins before the current scene is over?
Sometimes, in films the sound for the next scene will begin while the current scene is still playing.For example, in Episode 3 of Season 5 of Game of Thrones, Arya is washing a corpse for the first... more
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Terminology Film

07/07/19

Is there a term for a character only there to die?
In some movies, you can tell when a character is there only to make a dramatic moment when he/she dies.Is there a term for a character written specifically to die for dramatic purpose?
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Terminology Film

07/06/19

Is there a term for the prologue story present in the opening of a film?
I observed that few films have a short story in start of the film during opening credits, specially in Zack Snyder's films. In *Watchmen* it's about Minutemen, and in *Batman v Superman: Dawn of... more
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07/06/19

Does David Lynch's eerie atmosphere (closer to german "Unheimlich"), have a definition and clear origin?
One aspect that all of lynch's films have is that eerie feeling that something is not quite right, but I find that atmosphere to be different from pure surrealism. Did Lynch start this? Or does it... more
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Terminology Botany

07/05/19

What is vascular cambium?
I'm confused over the two terms "vascular cambium" and "intrafascicular cambium". Is vascular cambium the same as intrafascicular cambium?
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07/04/19

What's inside the perinuclear space?
The cell proper contains the cytoplasm in general and the cytosol in particular when referring to the fluid/gel without notable organelle.Once we move inside the nucleus there is the nucleoplasm... more
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07/04/19

What is the difference between wireframes and mockups?
I would like to know the difference between Wireframes and Mockups. I'm hoping to gain a simple understanding of the difference or to definitively know that both are the same.I googled it but I... more
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Terminology Film Effects

07/04/19

Term for faking something in a movie related to set or lighting?
So, I was under the incorrect assumption that the term "gaffe" referred to creating something that just looks close enough to pass on screen. I'm certain I heard this term used for barnum and... more
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Terminology Esl/esol Speech Usage

07/03/19

Is this worded correctly if it was spoken in an interview?
I am like a clean slate. I do not have any preconceived notions about how the company runs
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07/02/19

Is there a name for a comic relief character that temporarily becomes highly capable?
This is a trope that I've seen sometimes in comic books. I haven't seen it in prose fiction yet.Sometimes, we see a character who provides comic relief become highly capable for a single issue or... more
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07/01/19

What is the name of the writing style in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens? Why is that style used?
In *Bleak House* by Charles Dickens, the viewpoint frequently changes from Esther Summerson, or first-person, to third person. What is this style known as? Also, why did Dickens place such a... more
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Terminology Film Cinematography

06/29/19

Is there any difference between a DoP and a Cinematographer? If so, What?
Recently I was watching a short film titled "Black Hole". In the credits following I came across one "Purva Desai" being credited under D.O.P (i.e. Director of Photography), only to be followed by... more
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Terminology Film Credits

06/29/19

What's the meaning of abbreviations in credits? (ASC, PGA, ...)?
In several credits, some names (usually among the first ones) have an abbreviation after their name like: - A.C.E. - A.S.C. - ...Where does it come from?Do they mean something specific about their... more
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Terminology Film Alternate Version

06/29/19

Director's Cut, Editor's Cut, Theatrical Cut. What do these mean?
What do the following terms mean in movie business? - Director's Cut - Editor's Cut - Theatrical CutWhat are the differences between them? Are there any other _cut_ s?
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Terminology Film Production Dialogue

06/28/19

Where does the automated/automatic come from in ADR?
I know there are recent advancements in software that allow for automatic/automated dialogue replacement but in films that predate this technology they still use the same terminology and as far as... more
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Terminology Music Theory Theory

06/27/19

Mediant, submediant, and minor keys?
I am familiar with the degree names: tonic, supertonic, mediant, etc but not sure of their use in minor keys. Let's consider C major and minor. Some are clear, the dominant and subdominant will... more
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Terminology Esl/esol Speech Usage

06/27/19

Is this worded correctly if it was spoken in an interview?
Is this worded correctly if it was spoken in an interview? > I am like a clean slate. I do not have any preconceived notions about how the company runs
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Terminology Esl/esol Speech Meaning

06/26/19

Is there a term for speech that gradually accelerates?
I was having a conversation with a friend about typing text crammedtogetherlikeso, to emulate a very quick speaking pattern. He mentioned cadence in regards to this, but I was thinking that cadence... more
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06/26/19

What is meant by "busy"?
What do web developers mean when they think something will make their site look "busy"?What gives this feel of busy-ness?
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06/26/19

What is the difference between harmony and consonance in music?
I am new to music theory and I was wondering what the difference is between harmony and consonance/dissonance. What are the reasons behind these terms and how can you apply it in practice if, for... more
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06/26/19

Why we don't use "TV" before "miniseries"?
Why we typically say "TV series", but we don't say "[TV miniseries](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniseries)" (i.e., instead of this, we simply say "miniseries")?Does it mean, that there are... more
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06/25/19

What is the term for an accessible character that knows nothing?
In a lot of books, movies, or TV shows, there will be a character that knows little to nothing about the subject at hand. Most cop shows and medical shows will have someone who doesn't know very... more
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Terminology Film Soundtrack

06/23/19

What is the difference between a movie's soundtrack, and its score?
The title says it all: What is the difference between a movie's soundtrack, and its score?
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Terminology Biochemistry

06/23/19

What is the difference between "Bisphosphate" and "Diphosphate" in biochemistry?
I have often found bisphosphate compounds ( e.g. RuBP, RuBisCO, 2,3-BPGA etc.) and diphosphate compounds (e.g. ADP, GDP etc.) in biochemistry. They are commonly seen and are important compounds in... more
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Terminology Grammar Passive Voice

06/23/19

How can I reliably and accurately identify the passive voice in writing or speech?
How can I *reliably* and *accurately* identify the passive voice in writing or speech? I'm not interested in advice about whether or not to use it yet... I just want to know for sure what it is, so... more
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