Sensor
The part of the camera which actually captures the light coming through the lens. The quality and size of the sensor can both influence the quality of the image.
Slate / Clapboard
A tool that is used to mark both the take and the audio of a take. Also, this references a Clapboard; a small board with a hinged stick attached that is clapped down at the beginning of the filming of a shot for use later in synchronizing sound and image in editing.
Steadicam
A brand of camera stabilizer mounts for film and video cameras, invented by Garrett Brown and introduced in 1975 by Cinema Products Corporation. It mechanically isolates the operator’s movement, allowing for a smooth shot, even when the camera moves over an irregular surface, whether handheld or on a camera dolly.
A balanced camera rig that lets the Camera Operator capture smooth tracking shots without any of the shake and wobble that comes with handheld filming.
Steadicam Camera Op / Steadicam Op
A person who operates a Steadicam.
