Video Production Glossary: A Concise Guide

A C-stand is a type of stand that is most commonly used to hold lights, backdrops, reflectors, or diffusion. C-stands are generally the most versatile stands on a shoot and much more stable than general purpose lightweight stands. They are however much heavier. For smaller shoots a film crew may opt to use less c-stands and more general purpose stands if they need to stay mobile.

A call sheet is a document that contains information about the shooting schedule, crew details, locations, and other important information. Call sheets are usually emailed to the cast and crew a few days before a shoot.

A shot that frames a subject closely. It emphasises detail and is commonly used to show emotions.

Colour Grading involves adjusting and enhancing video colours to create a specific look or mood. It's a crucial aspect of post-production that brings your video to life.

Compressing a video reduces its file size, making it easier to store, share, or stream. Compressing a video usually always results in quality loss so its usually only used heavily when a video is at a draft stage. Final videos can be less compressed to maintain visual quality.

Concept development is part of the pre-production phase where an initial idea for a video takes shape and begins to evolve into a more refined plan. This involves brainstorming, storyboarding, scripting and integrating feedback to lay the groundwork for the production process.

Continuity in video production is about maintaining consistency throughout scenes. It involves ensuring that various elements – such as actors' positions, props, and actions – remain consistent and unchanged from shot to shot. This helps avoids any distracting inconsistencies in the final video.