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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Overexposure

This is when too much light enters the camera (often due to incorrect camera settings) causing parts of the image to be excessively bright and lose detail.

Overlay

Overlay footage generally means b-roll footage or another type of visual asset that is used to go over the top of something like interview footage.