A splinter unit is a small part of the main filming unit that branches off to get alternate shots. Learn more about what splinter units do!

A shotgun mic is a unidirectional microphone that must be pointed directly at its sound source for proper recording. Learn more about the different kinds of pickup patterns shotgun mics have and which one is the most commonly used on film sets!

Used in screenplays, slug lines begin new scenes with important pieces of information specific to each scene. Learn more about how to properly construct a slug line!

In filmmaking, scrims are placed in front of a light source to reduce its intensity while also maintaining its color temperature and quality. Learn more about how scrims work!

An eyeline match is a continuity editing technique commonly used when two characters are having a conversation with each other. Learn more about how eyeline matching works!