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Plate photography

Production photography captured specifically as source imagery for later compositing or effects work.

In practice

Record lens, motion, exposure, color, timing, clean frames, tracking data, and environmental references.

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Sources

  1. Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
  2. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.