Barber, Hairdresser

Halo, Halo

Half Apple, also known as an Apple Box.

A special effects term indicating that a weapon or other explosive device has been loaded with half the standard amount of explosive.

Five-Point TakoZ

Halogen

Small items such as books, weapons, or newspapers used by an actor on stage. These items are procured, made, or rented by the props department.

See SPLICER.

A method of operating the camera during the silent film era. The camera’s crank handle was turned to maintain a speed of 24 frames per second. After cameras began operating with electric motors, the terms “OVERCRANK” and “UNDERCRANK” came into use to denote high-frame-rate and low-frame-rate shooting, respectively.

Handheld Camera

A handheld shot is a shot filmed with a handheld camera that is intentionally designed to appear shaky, wobbly, or unstable. It is commonly used in documentary films or Cinéma Vérité works.

A small prop suspended 1.5–3 meters in front of the camera that creates the impression of a large object in the background of the set.

Sharp, Contrast

Hard Light

The Hays Code was a series of censorship restrictions introduced in the 1920s and enforced until the late 1960s. The Code specified what could and could not be shown in films, including nudity, methods of committing crimes, illegal drug use, alleged sexual deviance, and other taboo subjects of the time. It is named after Will Hays, the president of the MPPDA, which regulated censorship in Hollywood.

Hazard Pay

Smoke Filter

The beginning of a film or tape reel.

The space between the top of the subject and the top of the frame. Headroom should not be too much or too little, especially when shooting for video transfer or enlargement, since the frame is cropped slightly at the top and sides.

Principal Photography

A shot in which a movement appears to be coming directly toward the camera.

A cardboard strip 10 centimeters wide and 30 to 40 centimeters long on which the main elements of the script breakdown are written. This strip serves as a guide and index for the smaller production strips on the production strip board (PRODUCTION STRIP BOARD).

A film reel wound and ready for projection.

Helicopter Cameraman

See “COPTER MOUNT, TYLER MOUNT.”

"Helm" is another term used to refer to a film director. A director may also be referred to as a "helmer."

It is generally used in sports broadcasts. For example, a close-up of a player scoring a basket is called a "hero shot."

It is a device consisting of a bracket attached to a piece of wood for mounting a tripod head, used by cameras to shoot from very low angles. Although the name may seem like a contradiction, based on its current usage, it can be said that the term “Hi-Hat” actually originates from a time when the board was mounted in a high place.

A temporary hiatus in production. This is common practice in the production of nearly all television series. After filming a season’s worth of episodes, production is put on hold for a few months before resuming.

High-Angle Shot, Plonge

High Definition refers to an image with a resolution of at least 480 scan lines and typically has 720 or 1080 scan lines.

A term referring to a jump or fall from a great height.

A small, low tripod or camera mount used to shoot from very low angles.

A style of lighting a scene entirely with bright, abundant light. Using intense light brings out the lighter tones of the grayscale, resulting in vivid and bright images.

The brightest part of a subject, which appears as the densest area on the negative.

A wide, tall lamp stand.

A great success.

A term describing the need to be in the right place at the right time according to the shot’s setup. The phrase “missing your marks” indicates that the shot is out of focus.

An acting term indicating that the role does not require creativity.

"Hitting a mark" is used to describe actors moving to the correct position during rehearsals and while the camera is rolling. In some cases, a physical cross-tape may be placed to help the actor stand at the correct spot.

HMI is a powerful, harsh light that can be used as a substitute for sunlight.

Refers to backlights that provide strong daylight.

The equivalent in animated film of the "freeze frame" used in live-action filming.

An homage is a respectful tribute to something or someone. In cinema, it typically occurs when a film references another film. Many Star Wars films pay homage to classic samurai films.

A trailer that provides restroom and dressing room facilities for the cast and crew.

Horror is a narrative genre that aims to frighten, surprise, and excite the audience. Horror can be interpreted in many different ways, but it generally features a central villain, monster, or threat that reflects the fears experienced by society at that time.

A cart used to transport film reels through the Moviola in the editing room.

A set that is fully prepared for filming or where filming is currently taking place.

Starch-Based Adhesive

A device used for applying starch-based adhesive.

Brightness or overexposure in the film caused by excessive lighting of a section of the set.

You can request "House Lights" for a print, and the lab will not time the film, but will not perform any exposure or color correction either. House lights are typically set at the midpoint of the print scale: 25 - 25 - 25.

A term used by exhibitors to refer to a movie theater’s weekly operating expenses. Under a 90/10 agreement, 90% of box office revenue is paid to the distributor after theater expenses are deducted.

A hybrid is a film genre that combines elements of two different genres. As a result, it cannot be defined by a single genre. *Little Shop of Horrors* is a hybrid that combines a horror film with a musical.

Hyperfocal Distance

A person who takes on more than one major role in a film. Woody Allen, Orson Welles, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Barbra Streisand, and Warren Beatty are among the most famous examples. (Writer, producer, director, actor.)