Video Production Glossary: A Concise Guide

Film and video professionals use specialised terms throughout the process of making a video.

Below, you’ll find a handy glossary outlining commonly used terms in Australia.

This glossary will help you understand important video production terms. Whether you’ve hired a production company and are confused by industry jargon, or just want to refresh your knowledge, this resource will improve your understanding of key concepts and techniques. Knowing these terms will help you communicate better with a video production company.

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Fill Light

A fill light is a light source used to fill in shadows, typically on someones face. A fill can be a light or something like a bounce board reflecting light to fill in shadows.

Foley

The creation or recording of sound effects to match actions in a video.

Frame

A single image in a sequence of images that make up a video.

Frame Rate (FPS)

The speed at which individual frames are shown per second. Australian television typically broadcasts videos at 25 frames per second, following the PAL standard. In contrast, other countries might use a different standard, such as 29.97 frames per second (NTSC).