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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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Sound Design
Creating or manipulating audio elements to enhance storytelling or atmosphere.

Storyboard
A sequence of drawings or images representing planned shots in a video, used for visualising scenes. Story-boarding is an important part of pre-production, but its not necessary for all projects.