Film key words
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| Props intended for specific use. | Action Props |
| Daily records of start and finish times for actors | Actors time sheet |
| Second in charge of lighting department | Best Boy/Best girl |
| Shooting against a mat background to add sfx in postproduction | Blue screen filming |
| Form where details of a scene are noted down: Brief description of scene, length, cast involved and special requirement | Breakdown sheet |
| Notice of future intent, daily, detailing next days shoot. Call times, scenes to be filmed etc. | Call sheet |
| Actors right of camera. when facing camera. | Camera left |
| Actors left of camera when facing camera | Camera right. |
| Confirmation that camera is recording. | Camera rolling |
| Part of construction crew | Carpenter |
| A business, Which acts as adviser, casting director and negotiator for film producers. | Casting consultancy |
| Organises the casting function. Arrange auditions. Works closely with producer and director | Casting director |
| When the actor when not required looks into camera. | Catch the lens |
| Role played by the actor. | Character |
| Telling floor director is happy with any take. tape is being checked for imperfections. | Checking the gate. |
| In camera department. operated slate/clapper for sync sound. Loads and unloads magazines of film. | Clapper/Loader |
| Pre-planned breaks in tv programmes for adverts | Commercial breaks |
| In charge of construction department | Construction manager |
| A crew member notate every aspect of a take so that it conforms to the final edited sequence. | Continuity |
| Programs on video tape for sponsors or clients | Corporate video |
| Designs, adapts or hires/purchases costume | Costume designer |
| See close up, mid shot. | Different shot sizes |
| Cinematographer. In charge of camera department. | Director of photography |
| See chief grip. | Dolly grip. |
| Sets, adjusts and strikes lights. | Electrician. (sparks) (juicer) |
| Arranged finance for Film. Stars agent. people who find pre-sales | Executive producer. |
| Organises crew to best advantage. Floor manager. | 1st assistant director. |
| Works for 1st AD. Organises all extras. | 2nd/3rd assistant director. |
| Actors position at beginning of scenes. | First positions. |
| Person whom Works closely with camera operator for maximum effect during shooting. Adjusts focus ect. | Focus puller |
| Recorded footage accepted. Start setting next scene | Gate/Tapes clear |
| People in charge of various departments. | Heads of department |
| Principal people in the plot. | Leading characters. |
| Takes responsibility for the production of the film. employed before pre-production and finish after print stage | Line producer |
| Finds suitable locations for filming. | Location manager |
| Full length or more. | Wide shot/long shot |
| Expert in applying creams, grease paint etc. | Make up artist. |
| Waist up | Medium shot/mid shot |
| Selling goods promoted by a films release. sales will publicise film and increase revenue | Merchandising |
| Call for crew to set up next scene. | Next set-up |
| Shot of one actor including second actor in foreground shooting over their shoulder | Over the shoulder shot. |
| A scene is shot according to requirements i.e technical location and not in logical storyline. | Out of sequence shooting |
| Actor is on set/location not filming but ready to go. | Periods of inactivity. |
| Period of time after end of principal photography | Post production |
| Any shooting with the full crew | Principal photography |
| Main actors in film | Principals |
| Shots completed and accepted. | Print it |
| Person with limited experience that may be an assisstant director. | Production addisstant |
| In charge of design department. provides guidance for sets, props, wardrobe and overall design for style of film. | Production designer. |
| Buys/builds props | Property buyer |