Screen Time: The duration of a program--which is normally shorter than the time represented in the program's narrative (that is, its story time). E.g., the story time of one soap opera episode is typically a day or two, but its screen time is less than 60 minutes.

 

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Screen Time: The duration of a program--which is normally shorter than the time represented in the program's narrative (that is, its story time). E.g., the story time of one soap opera episode is typical . . . View Full Definition

Story Time: The amount of time that transpires within a program's narrative. See screen time.

Screens: Are protection which can be placed over openings in the fan cover on a fan-cooled motor or ventilation openings of a protected motor to help keep out large particles and/or animals, but not . . . View Full Definition

Self-Timer: A setting that allows a lapse between pressing the shutter button and firing of the camera.

Screenshot: A still image of a game.

Screenplay: Generally speaking, a written description of a program, wherein the action and dialogue are described scene-by-scene. (Terms used to describe different types of scripts vary considerably wit . . . View Full Definition

Screened Shot: Goaltender's view is blocked by players between he and the shooter.

Screen Shot: A shot on goal that the goalie cannot see because it was taken from behind one or more players from either team standing in front of the net.

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Sensitivity Time Control (STC): An electronic circuit designed to automatically increase the gain as the electron beam is deflected from the center to the edge of the scope. Also called anti-clutter gain control.