Film Production Vocabulary

adjective lacking professional skill or expertise

• The presentation was criticized for its amateurish design and lack of professionalism.
• Her attempt at painting was pretty amateurish, but at least she had fun doing it.
• The band's first performance was so amateurish, they sounded like a bunch of amateurs trying to play together.
• His cooking skills were amateurish at best, resulting in a burnt and tasteless meal.

noun the kitchen in a ship or aircraft

• The chef prepared meals in the galley of the ship.
• Let's grab a snack from the galley before we head out.
• I heard there's some good munchies in the galley.
• The author spent hours in the galley of his mind, crafting his next masterpiece.

noun A person who plays the main female role in a movie, play, or television show.

• The leading lady of the opera delivered a stunning performance last night.
• Did you see the leading lady in that new movie? She was amazing!
• That leading lady is killing it in her role!
• She was the leading lady in his life, always taking center stage.

noun a small explosive device or projectile

• The scientist conducted an experiment to test the effectiveness of the squib in igniting the chemical reaction.
• I heard that the squib they used in the movie was actually a real explosive.
• Don't worry, that squib is totally safe to use for special effects.
• His argument was like a squib, lacking in substance and impact.

noun a place to sleep temporarily, typically used by travelers or people without a permanent residence

• The crash pad in the living room provides extra seating for guests.
• I'll be crashing on the crash pad in the basement tonight.
• Let's chill at my place on the crash pad and watch some movies.
• Her friend's house became a crash pad for anyone in need of a place to stay.

noun a small scale model or rough draft of an unfinished sculpture or architectural design

• The architect presented a detailed maquette of the new building design.
• Check out the cool maquette the artist made for the upcoming exhibit.
• I saw a mini maquette of the sculpture at the art fair.
• The maquette of his dream house symbolized his aspirations for the future.

noun a type of camera designed for use in aircraft or spacecraft to take aerial photographs or videos

• The aerocamera captured stunning aerial views of the city.
• I love using my aerocamera to take cool shots from above.
• Check out this sick pic I got with my aerocamera!
• Her mind was like an aerocamera, capturing every detail with precision.