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Production Terminology

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  • Camera Operator
    Uses the camera at the direction of the: cinematographer or director to capture the scenes on film
  • Second Assistant Camera
    Operates the clapboard/slate
  • Lock it Up!
    •Signal the AD to tell the PA's to hold all traffic, camera is about to roll. Everyone should take this signal to be quiet.
  • Action!
    ignals the actors that it's time to do their stuff.
  • Cinematographer
    Chief of the camera and lighting crew, •makes decisions on lighting and framing of scenes in conjunction with the film's director.
  • Dummy Check
    called after location wrap, to make sure no dummies left any equipment behind because you will not be returning to that location.
  • Lighting Technicians
    set up and control lighting equipment, a.k.a Electricians
  • Second Assistant Director
    Chief Assistant of the 1st AD, responsible for creating Call sheets.
  • Quiet on Set!
    can be combined with the question, "Is anybody NOT ready?" If no one answers, it's time to "Roll" a take.
  • Production Assistant
    Assists the 1st AD with set operations, referred to as PA's
  • Director
    responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of a film
  • That's a Wrap!
    The AD lets everyone know that's it for the day.
  • Back to One!
    Signals everyone to go back to their first positions at the beginning of the shot. We're going again. Time for another take.
  • Gaffer
    The gaffer is the head of the electrical department
  • Director
    ...
  • Moving On!
    Signals that the director got the shot and it's time to move on to the next one.
  • Cut!
    Signals everyone that the shot is finished.
  • That's a Location Wrap!
    signals everyone that it's time to move on to the next location.
  • First Assistant Camera
    Responsible for keeping the camera in focus as it is shooting
  • Speed!
    Can be used interchangeably with Rolling, signal that sound equipment is on and working
  • Script Supervisor
    known as the "continuity" person, keeps track of props, blocking, and other details to ensure continuity
  • First Assistant Director
    Assists the producer and director
  • Producer
    Involved throughout all phases of the filmmaking process
  • Rolling!
    Signals that the camera is working and the tape is rolling. We're filming!
  • Producer
    initiates, coordinates, supervises and controls (funding, hiring, arranging)
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