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Translation glossary: Film terms

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Tripod HeadThe part of the tripod with the pan and tilt mechanism to which the camera is attached. 
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TungstenThe color temperature of artificial light which is 3,200K on the color temperature scale. Quartz Lights use a tungsten filament, which burns at 3,200 
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TurretA rotating lens mount allowing for the mounting of three or sometimes four lenses on a camera, allowing for the quick change from one lens to another 
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UltraSonic Cleaner A sophisticated cleaning machine found at labs to clean negatives prior to printing or transfer to video. It uses sound waves to shake 
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UltraSonic Splicer An expensive and sophisticated splicing machine used for splicing Polyester Base stock. 
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UndercrankTo run the camera slower, producing fast motion. The term has survived from the time when you would crank a camera. 
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UnderexposureFilming a scene with less light than the emulsion of the film needs for a correct exposure. The image will be too dark. If compensated for in printin 
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Upright Moviola or UprightAn editing machine with arms in back to hold the take up and supply reels. The film moves up and around to a screen on the front. Foot petals control 
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Vari SpeedA motor or the control for a motor which will run a camera or an editing machine at speed faster or slower than sound speed. 
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Vault BoxA white, flat, square cardboard box designed to hold 1,000 feet of 35mm or two 1,000 foot rolls of 16mm. 
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Wet GateA contact printing method, made on a specially equipped printing machine, where the film is in a liquid that temporarily fills in any scratches on th 
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Wide LensA lens with a focal length smaller than 25mm in 16mm, or 50mm in 35mm, which, like looking into the wrong end of a pair of binoculars, provides an ex 
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WildNot sync. A wild motor is one that runs close to 24 frames per second, but not close enough for sync sound. Also applies in a few other cases, such a 
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Wild SoundNonsync sound, recorded without the camera running, usually recorded to supplement the sync takes. 
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WorkprintA positive copy of the original negative that is cut during the editing process. At the end of editing the original negative is then cut by the negat 
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XenonA very bright, daylight balanced projection lamp, or a projector with a xenon lamp. A xenon lamp is not interchangeable with a tungsten lamp or arch 
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Zero CutA method of negative cutting specifically for blow up, where every shot is given Frame Handles so that the registration pin of the printer is never e 
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Zoom LensA variable focal length lens. A zoom lens will have a third ring, besides ones controlling focus and iris, that will allow you to change the focal le 
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“Cheat”When the camera is set up for a second shot at a different angle it is possible to move things around a little to improve the new composition, the di 
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“Mark it!”What to say to the person with the slate to get them to clap the sticks together. 
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“Safety”An additional take, done after a successful one, as a backup. 
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“Second Sticks!”If the clapper on the slate was not visible when the shot was being marked the camera person might call out “second sticks!” to tell the person with 
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“Speed!”This is what the cameraperson or sound recordist will call out to acknowledge that they are rolling. It comes from the days when it took a few second 
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“Unprofessional”An insult hurled at someone during a crisis when they have broken some unwritten rule of professional conduct. Commonly the term is used with the mos 
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