Details Title: Film Acting Terms Description: Terminology of working on a Movie or Television Set Total Flash Cards: 145 Created: 02/04/2009 20:20:39		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Film, Theatre & Television Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Abby Singer Definition The next-to-last shot of the day Term Action Definition What Happens in a Scene or a Story; What a character does to pursue an objective; what the director calls to start a shot Term AD, First Definition The director's right hand person, in charge of all logistics on the set Term AD, Second Definition The second assistant director is in charg of personnel, including the placement and timing of extras in the background action. Term AD, Second Second Definition Handles paperwork for the second AD Term ADR Definition Automatic Dialogue Replacement, a process whereby dialogue from the production sound track is replaced. Also called "looping." Term AEA Definition Actors Equity Association Term AFTRA Definition American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Term Agent Definition The actors representative who submits the actor for roles and makes all deals; must be franchised by the unions. Recieves a straight commission of 10 percent as the only pay is for services Term Angle Definition The position and view of the camera Term Aspect Ratio Definition The proportion (ratio of height to width) of the screen on which the show will be projected. Term Background Definition The people and things that complete the environment, including extras, animals, and vehicles Term Bell Definition A signal that a take is ready to be made Term Best Boy Definition The person in charge of the electrical equipment Term Big Close-Up Definition The closest shot; face only (also known as ECU, or Extreme Close Up) Term Blocking Definition The positions of the actors in sequence throughout the scene, each marked on the floor with tape. Term Board Definition The arrangement of scenes in the order to shot Term Boom Definition A pole on which a microphone is suspended over the heads of actors Term Breakdown Definition A list of roles to be cast with brief descriptions sent to agents by the casting director Term Call Definition The time of day the actor is to report for work Term Callback Definition A final stage in the casting process when a final selection is made for a role from among a few actors Term Call Sheet Definition The shooting orders for the following day distributed at the end of each day's shooting Term Camera Operator Definition The head of the camera crew who frames the shots Term Camera Right or Left Definition The direction of the actors movements as seen from the camera Term Casting Director Definition The person who handles all the logistics of the casting process; they suggest actors, conduct auditions, and make a deal when an actor is hired. Term Check the Gate Definition After a scene has been shot, the camera assistant makes sure there was nothing in the mechanism of the camera which could ruin the film Term Cheating Definition An adjustment in position, look, or movement by the actor for the sake of the camera's perspective or movement Term Clapper Board Definition The board which is photographed at the start of each take to identify the shot and to establish sound synchronization by the clapping of a stick Term Close-Up Definition A tight shot; neck up Term Close-Shot Definition A "medium close-up" chest up Term Company Definition All the people working on the show. When they have to move, it is a "company move" Term Continuity Definition The smooth flow of shots and scenes with no disruptions by incorrect details Term Cover Set Definition An indoor loctation which is used in place of an outdoor set in case of bad weather Term Coverage Definition The closer shots taken in a scene to be inserted in to the master Term Cross Definition A move by an actor from one position to another Term Cue Cards Definition Cards showing an actors lines, held on the actors eye-line Term Cut Definition A version of the show as edited; the sequence is usually a rough cut, directors cut, producers cut, final cut. Also what the director calls to stop a take Term DGA Definition The Directors Guild of America Term DOOD Definition Day-out-of-days, a chart showing when each actor works and correlates the days of shooting witht the days of the week and month Term DP Definition The director of photography (cinematographer); along with the director, responsible for the look of the show, including lighting and camera placement Term Dailies Definition The footage shot the previous day which has been produced and sent to the set and production company for viewing by the director and producers. Term Day Definition Whenever the action of a story moves into a new perion, it is a "day." The script days are numbered consecutively, no matter how much time elapses between them Term Day Player Definition An actor in a smaller role, usually paid by the day, although these parts can sometimes work for weeks Term Depth of Field Definition The narrow range in which the camera's subject is in perfect focus Term Dolly Grip Definition The camera crew member in charge of moving the camera Term Double Definition Also an actor who replaces another, as in stunt double or photo double; also when more than one piece of wardrobe is supplied in case the frist is ruined Term Downstage Definition Toward the camera Term Dressing Definition The things on the set that create a complete sense of a real place Term Drive-To Definition A location close enough to the home city that accommodations are not provided by the company Term Dubbing Definition Mixing the various sound elements (dialogue, effects and music) to accompany the picture.  Also called the Final Mix Term Dubbing Stage Definition The facility in which the picture can be projected while the accompanying sound elements are mixed Term ECU Definition Extreme Close Up; Also called "big close-up" Term Equity Definition see AEA Term Establishing Shot Definition A view of a place which is used to tell the audience where they are Term Eye Line Definition The placement of the actor's eyes as he or she looks at someone off-camera Term Extras Definition The people who round out the environment, also called "Background" Term Favor Definition When the camera position throws more emphasis to one character over another Term First Position Definition The position of each actor as the scene begins Term First Team Definition The principal actors Term Final Cut Definition What every director dreams of having Term Final Mix Definition See Dubbing Term First Assembly Definition The first compilation of the show with the scenes in order; also called a rough cut, or editors cut Term Floor Manager Definition In Television, the director's representative on the floor Term Focus Puller Definition The member of the camera team in charge of focus Term Foley Definition The footsteps and other sound effects that must synchronize with the picture Term Gaffer Definition The DP's right hand person, in charge of the lighting crew.  The best boy is the gaffer's right hand person. Term Green Light Definition Approval to go into production Term Grip Definition A person in charge of moving equipment such as lights or sets.  Named after the bag of tools which they used to cary Term Hero Prop Definition A prop with special importance often needing special handling by the actor Term Hi-Def Definition High Definition digital videos.  May someday replace film. Term Key Definition A crew chief; also the principal light source in a scene Term Line Up Definition When the director, DP, and actors go through a scene to establish camera positions Term Line Producer Definition The producer who handles the details and logistics of the entire company and shoot Term Local Casting Director Definition Handles casting in the area where a film is about to shoot Term Local Hire Definition An actor or crew member hired locally when on location Term Location Definition One of the places in which the show will be shot Term Locking the Cut Definition The point after which no further changes in the visual aspects of the show will be made Term Look Definition The appearance of a show Term Looping Definition See ADR and Walla Term Long Shot Definition A distant or wide camera position Term MOW Definition Movie of the Week, or movie made for television Term Marks Definition The position of each actor marked by tape on the floor Term Martini Definition The last shot of the day Term Master Definition The most inclusive view of a scene, usually shot first Term Matching Definition When one thing can be cut to another without disruption Term Mike Definition Microphone Term Moving On Definition Going to the next scene Term Music Editor Definition Works with the composer and prepares the recordings from the scoring session for use in the final mix Term New Deal Definition Moving on to the next scene Term On a bell Definition When the set is locked down during shooting Term On Hold Definition WHen an actor is actually not scheduled to work, but must be quickly available in case they are needed Term On Location Definition Working away from the sound stage or away from the home city Term One-Liner Definition A short version of the shooting schedule Term PA Definition Production assistant.  Does whatever needs doing on a set Term Pickup Definition A portion of the scene to be reshot Term Post Definition THe post production period during which the film is edited and the sound elements are added Term Prelay Definition The advance preparation of sound elements such as sound effects, dialogue, e.t.c. Term Prep Definition Getting ready to shoot a film Term Principal Photography Definition The main shooting period of a film Term Print It Definition What the director tells the script supervisor when he or she wants a shot to appear on the dailies; may also signal that work on a shot is done, though not always. Term Production Track Definition The sound recorded when the show was shot Term Prop Definition Anything handled by the actors during a scene Term Prop Master Definition The person in charge of all props Term Radio Mike Definition A microphone hidden in the actors clothes which broadcasts to a reciever nearby Term Rainbow Definition The shooting script with all its changed colored pages in place Term Reshoot Definition Redoing a portion of a film after principal photography has ended Term Roll It Definition The call from the first AD to start the sound recorder, answered by the call "speed" when the production sound mixer is recording. Term Rolling Definition When the camera is running; everyone on the set must be absolutely quiet Term SAG Definition Screen Actors Guild, the union with jurisdiction over film actors Term Second Unit Definition A small camera team which shoots material wich does not involve principal actors, such as sestablishing shots Term Scoring session Definition The recording of the music for a film Term Scout Definition A visit to the loctation to plan the work to be done there Term Script supervisor Definition the person in charge of continuity, and remembering every detail of every shot.  They also prepare a script that shows how each line was covered and what the nature of each shot was; this is invaluable to the editor.  An unsung hero. Term Second Team Definition The stand-ins who substitute for the first team while the lighting is done Term Set Definition Where a scene is being shot, whether it is a real place or was built Term setup Definition A camera position and all the attendant lighting, laying of track, e.t.c. Term Shoot Definition The period of actual production Term Shooting schedule Definition A detailed list of sequence of the scenes to be shot and everything needed for each Term Shooting script Definition The script as prepared for shooting, marked with the scenes numbered consecutively Term Shot Definition One segment of a scene from one camera angle Term Shot List Definition The list of shots each camera in a three camera show is to make; in single camera film, a list of some directors supply for the work to be done that day, shot by shot. Term Shot Size Definition The relative distance of the camera which determines exactly what the edges of the frame are Term Sides Definition The half-size pages of script distributed each day, containing the scenes to be shot that day Term Single Definition A shot containing only one actor Term Sitcom Definition A situational comedy Term Slate Definition Te identification of a scene by photographing a board with the necessary information just before the shot begins.  See also Clapper board Term Soap Opera Definition More politely called Daytime Dramas Term Sound Mixer Definition The production sound mixer; there are also sound mixers who do re-recording of the show with sound effects and music in the final mix Term Sound Stage Definition A special building designed for film production Term Spotting Definition Locating where the sound effects and music will go in the locked cut Term Supervising Sound Editor Definition The person who oversees the sound mixing process, including selecting material for ADR, supervising the prelays, source music, and so on. Term Take Definition Version of a shot Term Taping Definition The final performance of a sitcom, usually with a live audience Term Technical Director Definition In multiple camera shows, the person who actually switches from shot to shot Term Teleprompter Definition A monitor that shows an actors lines Term Turnaround Definition The time off which must be guaranteed to an actor or crew member between work days; different in various situations Term Two-Shot Definition A shot of two actors Term Tracking Definition Moving the camera to follow the action, often on an actual track Term Underscore Definition The old fashioned term for the music, which accompanies the film Term UPM Definition Unit Production Manager, See Line producer Term Video Assist Definition A video feed coming directly from the camera lens which can be viewed on a monitor during shooting Term Walla Definition Adding the human sounds, such as crowd noises and telephone voices that complete the environment.  this is the business of looping groups. Term Warm-Up Person Definition A person who entertains the audience at a sitcom taping between takes Term Wild Lines Definition Lines of dialogue recorded without picture for possible use by the editor Term Wrap Definition The end of work, be it for a day or the entire picture