MacGuffin Term coined by Alfred Hitchcock. Refers to any situation in the unfolding of a story that motivates the action of a film, whether artificially or substantively. Reaction shot Specific type of close-up in which an actor or group of people responds to an event. The shot is supposed to convey the impact of the moment and is often accomplished with a cutaway from the primary action to someone viewing the occurrence. In the process of planning a film, the narrative is often depicted scene by scene, with materials and technicians that will be needed for the shoot.
Story boards are an overall, general depiction of the entire film sequence.
They're also used in animation. These periods are important to local stations and the networks as they help them determine their advertising rates, while providing an in-depth audience profile. Sweeps programming High profile programming designed to appeal to the maximum number of viewers during Sweeps periods. When the option on a project expires and the party holding that option chooses not to renew it, the project, said to be in turnaround and can move to another production company or simply go away.