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Quarter Inch:

A reference to the standard width magnetic audio tape which is used to record film production sound. (Sound)

Quartz:

Tungsten-Halogen lights or lighting units. The name is derived from the material which encloses the lighting element. (Lighting)

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Rack:

A frame carrying film in a processing machine. Ofter used to refer to frame edit alignment in which [...]

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Machine Leader:

Strong leader threaded through a film processing machine which is used to pull film through the machine during its operation. (Laboratory)

Mater:

A small adjustable clamp with a baby stud which can be interchanged with a variety of accessories. (Grip)

Magenta:

A red-purple color which is the complementary color of green.

Magnetic Film (mag film):

Film which is [...]

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Gaffer:

The chief lighting technician for a production who is in charge of the electrical department.

Gain:

The ratio of the signal level at the output of an audio device to the signal level at its input. Expressed in decibels (db).

Gamma:

The degree of contrast in a negative or print.

Gang Synchronizer:

A synchronizing device having more than One [...]

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Dailies:

The first positive prints made by the laboratory from the negative photographed on the previous day. It also now refers to video which is transferred from that original negative. (Laboratory)

Dance Floor:

A floor built of 3/4 inch plywood which is usually covered with masonite to provide a smooth surface for free-form dollying. (Grip)

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A/B Printing:

Printing from original film stock which has been conformed into two rolls with alternating shots and black opaque leader. This methodology will eliminate any potential splice marks from showing up on prints and permits the incorporation of optical effects and titles. (Film Editing)

A/B Rolls:

Two or more rolls of film having alternate scenes [...]

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