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Y-Axis
The vertical axis in a 3D space or gimbal movement (used in camera motion, editing, and animation).
Yoke
The bracket that attaches a light fixture to its stand or rigging, allowing pan/tilt.
YUV / YCbCr
YUV is an analog luma/color-difference encoding. Digital video more commonly uses YCbCr, a related but distinct coding system. The terms are often used loosely in software and conversation, so identify the actual encoding and range; luma is not physical photometric luminance.
YouTube Cut
A term for a short, high-paced edit designed for online or social platforms rather than traditional delivery.
That wraps up our Film & Television Dictionary – Letter W entries. This glossary is a living resource—new terms and updated definitions are added regularly as the industry evolves. If you have a suggestion or notice a term we’ve missed, feel free to reach out and share your input.
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