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MOVIE STUDIO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tentpole
1, record 1, English, tentpole
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tent-pole 2, record 1, English, tent%2Dpole
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... It also has to be noted, though, that Warner and Universal had a wide array of titles spread among many genres and budgetary levels, rather than a calendar dominated by tentpole brand names. 3, record 1, English, - tentpole
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In broadcast programming and motion pictures, a tent-pole or tentpole is a program or movie that supports the financial performance of a movie studio or television network. A tent-pole movie may be expected to support the sale of tie-in merchandise. 2, record 1, English, - tentpole
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tentpole
1, record 1, French, tentpole
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le tentpole est le film qui doit soutenir, quoi qu'il arrive, l'assise financière du studio qui le produit, une sorte de succès garanti en limitant les risques au strict minimum [...] 2, record 1, French, - tentpole
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les tentpoles, ce sont [...] «des films colossaux en termes de budget, de dépenses marketing et d'attentes, qui sortent habituellement l'été et sur lesquels un studio peut jouer toute son année». 3, record 1, French, - tentpole
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Cinematography
- Television Arts
- Radio Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sound effects man
1, record 2, English, sound%20effects%20man
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sound effects woman 2, record 2, English, sound%20effects%20woman
correct
- sound-effects man 3, record 2, English, sound%2Deffects%20man
correct
- sound-effects woman 4, record 2, English, sound%2Deffects%20woman
correct
- sound effects specialist 5, record 2, English, sound%20effects%20specialist
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technician(as in a radio or television station [or movie studio]) who produces sound effects. 3, record 2, English, - sound%20effects%20man
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sound effects specialist: In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 5225 - Audio and Video Recording Technicians. 6, record 2, English, - sound%20effects%20man
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cinématographie
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Radio (Arts du spectacle)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bruiteur
1, record 2, French, bruiteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bruiteuse 1, record 2, French, bruiteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technicien qui travaille pour l'industrie de la radio, de la télévision ou du cinéma et qui se spécialise dans la création d'effets spéciaux. 2, record 2, French, - bruiteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bruiteur; bruiteuse : Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 5225 - Techniciens/techniciennes en enregistrement audio et vidéo. 3, record 2, French, - bruiteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- four-waller
1, record 3, English, four%2Dwaller
correct, jargon
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A movie studio used by producers for freelance labour and where production companies can come and go. 2, record 3, English, - four%2Dwaller
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- studio de cinéma en location à forfait
1, record 3, French, studio%20de%20cin%C3%A9ma%20en%20location%20%C3%A0%20forfait
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-11-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- location recording
1, record 4, English, location%20recording
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The recording of a movie or television program outside a studio. 2, record 4, English, - location%20recording
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "location recording" is often used to emphasize audio recording. 2, record 4, English, - location%20recording
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- enregistrement en extérieur
1, record 4, French, enregistrement%20en%20ext%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enregistrement d'un film ou d'une émission de télévision à l'extérieur des studios. 2, record 4, French, - enregistrement%20en%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «enregistrement en extérieur» est souvent employé pour mettre l'accent sur l'aspect sonore de l'enregistrement. 2, record 4, French, - enregistrement%20en%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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