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X

Xenon: A high intensity light, with a polished parabolic reflector. (Lighting)

XLR:
One of several varieties of sound connectors having three or more conductors plus an outer shell which shields the connectors and locks the connectors into place. (Sound)

X-Y Pattern:
A pair of cardioid microphones or elements aimed in crossed directions which feed two channels for stereo pickup. (Sound)

Y

Y M C Numbers: The 'timing lights' that the negative is printed at, representing the numerical value of the red, blue and green lights used in the printing process. These printing lights are referred to by their complements: yellow, magenta, and cyan.

Z

Zero Cut: A method of preparing A and B rolls for printing in which the original shots overlap several frames or more. The change from one roll to another to match the edited workprint is done automatically by the printer. (Film Editing)

Zoom: An optical effect in which the image rapidly grows larger or smaller as though the camera is moving closer or away from its subject.

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