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Production language
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Film, Theatre & Television
Undergraduate 3
01/14/2013

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Term
ABC
Definition
Alpha Bravo Charlie
Term
DEF
Definition
Delta Echo Foxtrot
Term
GHI
Definition
Golf Hotel Indigo
Term
JKL
Definition
Juliet Kilo Lima
Term
MNO
Definition
Mike November Oscar
Term
PQR
Definition
Papa Quebec Romero
Term
STU
Definition
Sierra Tango Uniform
Term
VWX
Definition
Victor Whiskey X-ray
Term
YZ
Definition
Yankee Zulu
Term
One of the most common phrases using this alphabet is that a
situation has gone completely
Definition
“Charlie Foxtrot”.
Term
What is your 20?
Definition
A term used when you want to know where someone is instead of saying “Where
are you Jon?” That’s the sign of a rookie. You ask Jon what his 20 is.
Term
“Does anyone have eyes on _____” -
Definition
Said when you or somebody is looking for someone that is not on a walkie.
Term
Crafty -
Definition
The nickname for Craft Services, or, “the place with the snacks and drinks on it.”
A good crafty will have fresh fruit, coffee drinks, shakes, and prepare things like
quesadilla’s.
Term
props
Definition
All objects on a set used in the movie - furniture, computers,†phones, etc
Term
flying in
Definition
When something is requested to be brought to the set, one of the producers needs something, or somebody just needs something immediately, it “flies in.”
Term
go to 2
Definition
Most of the crew are wired into a walkie system with 16 channels. Channel 1 is
the main line. Different departments with have their own line. Typically, they keep
line two open. When you need to speak to someone privately, you say “go to 2”,
meaning “let’s not busy up channel 1 with our conversation that no one else will
want to hear”.
Term
last looks
Definition
Used for a warning to hair, wardrobe and makeup that they’ve got about 30
seconds before the camera’s are going to roll.
Term
martini
Definition
The last shot of the day.
Term
picture's up
Definition
A term used seconds before the camera starts rolling to make everyone aware
that they are going to start filming.
Term
transpo
Definition
Transportation. The guys that will drive all the Cube trucks, Passenger Vans, and
any other vehicle that needs to be on set.
Term
cube trucks
Definition
A large truck with a lift gate, usually anywhere from 5 to 15 ton and higher. The
different departments will usually have there own cube trucks to put there stuff in.
Term
pass van
Definition
Or “Passenger Van,” is used to travel people to and from set. Typically, if you
shoot on location, you park at the crew parking, which is located usually within
several miles of set. The Pass Vans will then drive you to set.
Term
video village
Definition
On every set there’s a small encampment of video monitors. There you’ll find the
Director, Producer’s, and assistants all positioned around monitors pulling in
video feeds from the cameras.
Term
“Copy you / Copy that / Copy” –
Definition
The term “Copy” simply means that you understand the assignment being given
to you, or you understand what you are being told. Typically spoken over the
walkie. YOU NEVER SAY “ROGER”!!
Term
10-1
Definition
Spoken on set when you are, or know someone is, in the bathroom relieving
themselves.
Term
10-2
Definition
Spoken on set when you are, or know someone is, in the bathroom making a
bowel movement.
Term
“Go for ______” -
Definition
When someone is looking for you, they will typically say for example, “Jon for
Frank.” And you would reply “Go for Frank.” It’s acknowledging that you heard
them.
Term
“Stand by” –
Definition
If someone is looking for you on walkie, and at the same time you’re busy with
something else, you would just say “Stand by” to let them know you’ll be right
with them.
Term
pop ups
Definition
Simply, Pop up tents used to provide shade for the various departments, such as
Video Village, Props, Crafty, among others.
Term
sides
Definition
Vinal sheets that strap on to the pop up tents with Velcro straps. Video Village
will typically ask for the sides to block the sun so they can view the monitors
better.
Term
traveling
Definition
When someone’s walking to the set from an outside location, they’re traveling
Term
hot points
Definition
You yell this when you’re walking through set carrying something that might poke
someone.
Term
crossing
Definition
Spoken mainly to warn the camera operator that you’re crossing his frame.
Term
the Jenny
Definition
the generator truck supplying power to set
Term
layout board
Definition
Wide thin strips of cardboard that you place on the ground to protect a locations
floor.
Term
locations
Definition
Locations are the men and woman who handle everything concerning a
neighborhood, if and when you are on location. Concerned neighbors, handling
security, and any other local issues.
Term
the PO
Definition
Or, The Production Office, usually a trailer on set where you’ll find the Production
Manager, time cards, W-2, and any other important paper work needed on set.
Term
lanyards
Definition
The laminated badge that lets people know you’re one of the crew. Typically
used if on location.
Term
honeywagon
Definition
A honeywagon is a portable trailer, which houses bathrooms, and dressing
rooms for extras.
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