Welcome to The Filmmaking Term Pocketbook Glossary. This pocket size glossary contains over 3,000 "must know" filmmaking terms commonly used during pre-production, on set and in post. This book contains detailed descriptions for the most popular filmmaking terms, including terms relating to grip, lights, cinematography, screenwriting, visual effects and film distribution. This handy pocketbook is a "must" on-set tool which can prove useful for filmmakers, film producers, actors and any person who wants to get involved in the exciting world of film production.

The Glossary of Filmographic Terms provides an extensive list of credit terms and their related definitions in five languages, and is especially useful for compiling bibliographic records for items held in the Archive.

It is a glossary of the nomenclature of filmmaking, not an encyclopedia of filmmaking. Many of the more complex issues have not been given a full explanation: such as the "how to" of any of the processes defined here. This is a list of simple definitions to help you "speak film" and find and understand the answers to your questions rather than be the answers themselves.