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ANIMATION CAMERA [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- animation camera operator
1, record 1, English, animation%20camera%20operator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de caméra d'animation
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20cam%C3%A9ra%20d%27animation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de caméra d'animation 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20cam%C3%A9ra%20d%27animation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Cinematography
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- animation camera operator
1, record 2, English, animation%20camera%20operator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- animation cameraman 2, record 2, English, animation%20cameraman
correct
- animation camerawoman 3, record 2, English, animation%20camerawoman
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cinématographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de caméra d'animation
1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20cam%C3%A9ra%20d%27animation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de caméra d'animation 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20cam%C3%A9ra%20d%27animation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
- Video Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multiplane camera
1, record 3, English, multiplane%20camera
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- multiplane animation camera 2, record 3, English, multiplane%20animation%20camera
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] special motion picture camera used in the traditional animation process that moves a number of pieces of artwork past the camera at various speeds and at various distances from one another. 3, record 3, English, - multiplane%20camera
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This creates a three-dimensional effect, although not actually stereoscopic. 3, record 3, English, - multiplane%20camera
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
- Vidéotechnique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- caméra multiplane
1, record 3, French, cam%C3%A9ra%20multiplane
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caméra utilisée en animation et munie d'un mécanisme qui entraîne une série de dessins superposés les uns par rapport aux autres devant l'objectif à des vitesses et à une profondeur de champ variables. 2, record 3, French, - cam%C3%A9ra%20multiplane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La caméra multiplane confère une profondeur de champ naturelle à un dessin animé. 2, record 3, French, - cam%C3%A9ra%20multiplane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-02-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- animation camera
1, record 4, English, animation%20camera
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A motion picture camera specially designed for animation and mounted on an animation stand. 2, record 4, English, - animation%20camera
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- caméra banc-titre
1, record 4, French, cam%C3%A9ra%20banc%2Dtitre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- caméra d'animation 2, record 4, French, cam%C3%A9ra%20d%27animation
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'emploi classique de la caméra banc-titre [...] se retrouve dans la surimpression de titres, légendes, etc. sur une image animée issue d'un magnétoscope. [...] Une caméra vidéo simple, non équipée d'un viseur électronique, est conseillée comme banc-titre [...] 1, record 4, French, - cam%C3%A9ra%20banc%2Dtitre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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