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A term referring to a fictional character (by whatever name) whose job it is to explain the plot or parts of a plot to other characters and the audience. mood lighting The deliberate use of certain lighting characteristics in a scene or even an entire film in order to provoke a particular state of mind or feeling in the viewer.
This is a list of catchphrases found in American and British english language television and film, where a catchphrase is a short phrase or expression that has gained usage beyond its initial scope.
Broad term for a man or woman, sometimes indicating "unusual," behavior e.g. "what a funny old bird" [8] biscuit Pettable flapper [31] bit Prison sentence [35] black hats Bad person, especially a villain or criminal in a movie, novel, or play; Heavy in a movie e.g. The Black hats show up at the mansion [36] blaah No good [8] blind 1.
Clip show; Close-up; Closed captioning; Closing credits; Cold open; Color suite; Colorburst; Comedy verite; Community bulletin board; Component video; Content reference identifier; Continuity (broadcasting) Counterprogramming (television) Television crew; Crossover (fiction) CSI effect; Cue card
An actor who regularly performs in bit roles, either as a hobby or to earn a living, is referred to as a bit player, which is also a term to describe an aspiring actor who has not yet broken into supporting or leading roles. Unlike extras, who do not typically interact with principals, actors in bit parts are sometimes listed in the credits.
Player (political), a participant in politics who has or is perceived to have influence or power; Global player, a corporate organization that owns production of some good or service in at least one country other than its home country; Player, Shakespearan term for a stage actor; Player (slang), a philanderer, often male
Tech or Techie: a general (sometimes considered derogatory) slang term for a member of the technical crew of a show. Tech or Technical rehearsal: a rehearsal primarily for the purpose of practicing the technical elements of a play, such as lights and sound. Theater: building where acting takes place (also a cinema)
For example, the then-unknown William Warfield, who played Joe and sang "Ol' Man River" in the 1951 film version of Show Boat, received tenth billing as if he were merely a bit player, while Paul Robeson, an established star who played the same role in the 1936 film version of the musical, received fourth billing in the 1936 film.