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TRUQUAGES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sound effects
1, record 1, English, sound%20effects
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SFX 2, record 1, English, SFX
correct
- SE 3, record 1, English, SE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- audio special effects 4, record 1, English, audio%20special%20effects
plural
- foley 5, record 1, English, foley
correct, see observation
- foley effect 6, record 1, English, foley%20effect
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In filming and broadcasting, sounds produced from electronics, recording or other devices to give the impression of realistic effects. 7, record 1, English, - sound%20effects
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "visual effects". 8, record 1, English, - sound%20effects
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
foley: Named after early practitioner Jack Foley, foley artists sometimes use bizarre objects and methods to achieve sound effects, e.g. snapping celery to mimic bones being broken. 9, record 1, English, - sound%20effects
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bruitage
1, record 1, French, bruitage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- effets sonores 2, record 1, French, effets%20sonores
correct, masculine noun, plural
- traçages sonores 3, record 1, French, tra%C3%A7ages%20sonores
correct, masculine noun, plural
- truquages sonores 3, record 1, French, truquages%20sonores
correct, masculine noun, plural
- effet foley 4, record 1, French, effet%20foley
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des bruits, créés le plus souvent artificiellement, qui donnent à l'auditeur l'impression de l'ambiance dans laquelle se déroule l'émission. 5, record 1, French, - bruitage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les trucages sonores recourent à l'utilisation des différents types de micros, de filtres, de réverbérateurs. Ces procédés jouent sur les niveaux sonores : intensité, timbres, bruits. 3, record 1, French, - bruitage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] il importe que la musique et les effets sonores soient en harmonie avec le commentaire et avec l'image. 6, record 1, French, - bruitage
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bruitages
- effet sonore
- traçage sonore
- trucage sonore
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Video Technology
- Computer Graphics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- special effects
1, record 2, English, special%20effects
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imitation of some natural phenomenon, as thunder or lightning, effected by mechanical or other artificial means, used in theatrical, radio, television, [video] or motion-picture productions. 2, record 2, English, - special%20effects
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In video used] for enhancing transition from one image to another or for creating unusual appearances. Typical effects include dissolves, fades, and wipes and are usually available as features with some video boards and authoring systems. 3, record 2, English, - special%20effects
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Vidéotechnique
- Infographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- truquages
1, record 2, French, truquages
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trucages 2, record 2, French, trucages
correct, masculine noun, plural
- effets spéciaux 3, record 2, French, effets%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désigne tous les procédés techniques qui permettent, par des moyens artificiels, de donner à un spectateur ou à un auditeur l'illusion d'une réalité visuelle ou sonore. 4, record 2, French, - truquages
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Effets spéciaux. On donne souvent à cette expression le sens de «truquages», qui évoque l'idée de subterfuge. En fait, une fois enlevé ce qui trouve facilement place dans une rubrique spéciale (bruitage, cascades, accessoires [...], etc.), il est possible de distinguer trois grandes catégories d'effets spéciaux. Les effets d'écriture. [...] Les truquages de décor. [...] Les truquages proprement dits. 5, record 2, French, - truquages
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cinematografía
- Televisión (Radioelectricidad)
- Técnicas de video
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- efectos especiales
1, record 2, Spanish, efectos%20especiales
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- optical effects
1, record 3, English, optical%20effects
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- visual effects 2, record 3, English, visual%20effects
correct, plural
- opticals 1, record 3, English, opticals
correct, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "sound effects" 3, record 3, English, - optical%20effects
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See records "special effects" and "sound effects" 3, record 3, English, - optical%20effects
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- effets visuels
1, record 3, French, effets%20visuels
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- trucages visuels 2, record 3, French, trucages%20visuels
correct, masculine noun, plural
- truquages visuels 2, record 3, French, truquages%20visuels
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les trucages visuels - cinéma et télévision surtout - sont multiples : maquettes de toutes sortes, image d'une route projetée sur un écran pendant que l'on filme une voiture en studio, pour donner l'illusion que la voiture roule sur la route (transparence, etc.). 2, record 3, French, - effets%20visuels
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- optical layout man 1, record 4, English, optical%20layout%20man
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appariteur des truquages
1, record 4, French, appariteur%20des%20truquages
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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