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M.C.U. medium close up
A middle-range close up for a medium shoot.
M.L.S. medium long shot
Between medium to long shot: the actor is photographed from the ankles or calves to head. This is also called an "American shot" because it is often used in Westerns, during the shoot-outs.
M.S.- medium shot
Photographing a scene or person, from a medium distance, catching the actor from the top of the head to the waist.
Macro Lens
A narrow angle lens, used for close-ups and close filming distant objects. Angle of view: narrower than 25.
Master class
Short workshops given by professionals in specific areas of acting. Usually, the teachers are from the theater department. The teacher can be a director, producer, writer, etc.
Mastering
in musical productions, the last take before the final copy is called the Master. A final
balance volume check for the different songs on the album as well as adaptation for radio and different speakers.
Melody
The tune that is at the center or the musical score.
Microphone
A device used to transform sound waves to electrical signals that can be recorded.
Microphone Condenser
This microphone is based on a small amount of air, that changes when sound warbles through a very thin membrane. Because of its extreme sensitivity the recording is perfectly exact and for this reason it is used in a professional recording studio, but can't be used where there is a noisy background.
Midi
Communication between the different musical instruments, or between the instruments and the computer, using a 5 pin cable.
Milan
The large Italian city regarded by the fashion world as the center of the universe. Here, the 'Milan fashion week', takes place once a year and is considered the most important event.
Mix
The connection between the different recorded channels (instruments, singing, etc.) to accomplish the finished musical arrangement in regards to balance of volume, color and effects.
Mixer
This instrument is used in sound recording to guide the sound waves and control their volume.
Modeling Plus Sizes
Models whose size are over 38 (and up to about 42 or more) are considered full-figured.
Monologue
From the Greek: mono= one, logus: conversation. A lengthy speech delivered by one character (to another, or others) without interruption.
Multi-Cam
Used especially for television, using three or more cameras. Situations are filmed from a number of angles at the same time. parts or all of the editing is done while filming and the director will decide which camera will photograph at any given time.
Multi-talented
A model that is capable of working in the other aspects of the entertainment world, such as acting on the stage and on screen, or dancing and singing.
Musical
An artistic genre for the stage or screen, where the plot is performed through songs and dancing episodes.
Musical arrangement
Style and order of a musical composition. This may include using a different instrumental style altogether, changing the rhythm and genre.
Musical producer
Responsible for decisions made as to the artistic side of the musical production. He is equal to the director of stage productions.
