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Martini Shot

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The term for the last shot of the day's filming schedule.

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Blocking

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The precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage or set.

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Development Hell

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A term used to describe projects that remain in development for an extended time, often moving between different crews, scripts, or studios.

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Cattle Call

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An audition process with a large number of actors, often used for extras or roles where appearance is prioritized.

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Coverage

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Filming multiple angles and takes of a scene to give editors choices in post-production.

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Walk-On

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A small acting part which has no dialogue and is usually in the background.

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Sides

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Shortened versions of the script used by actors for auditions or rehearsals on a particular day.

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One-Liner

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A single-column schedule that lists the scenes to be shot each day.

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Table Read

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A read-through of a script by the actors, typically at the beginning of the rehearsal process.

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Technical Rehearsal

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A rehearsal that focuses on the technical elements of a performance, such as lighting, sound, and set changes.

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Honeywagon

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A trailer or truck equipped with restrooms and dressing rooms for use on location shoots.

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Gaffer

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The head electrician on a set, responsible for the design and execution of a production's lighting plan.

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Script Doctor

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A writer hired to rewrite an existing script to improve it or fix specific issues.

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Showrunner

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The person who has overall creative authority and management responsibility for a television program.

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Below-the-Line

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Refers to the crew and technical personnel who are not as prominently known as those above-the-line.

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Best Boy

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The assistant to the gaffer or the key grip in a film crew, responsible for the routine running of the lighting or grip department.

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Call Sheet

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A schedule created by the assistant director that lists the times actors and crew are expected on set.

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Stand-In

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A person who physically resembles an actor to stand in for them for lighting and camera setup.

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ADR

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Automated Dialog Replacement, the process of re-recording dialogue in post-production to improve audio quality.

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EPK

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Electronic Press Kit, a collection of promotional materials for media distribution.

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Pilot

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The first episode of a series that is made to test if the series should be produced.

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Back-End

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Profits made from a film or show, which are sometimes promised to talent in their contracts.

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Turnaround

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The amount of time allowed for an actor or crew member to rest between work days.

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MOS

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A shot filmed without any sound, indicating that sound will be added in post-production.

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Spec Script

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A non-commissioned screenplay written with the hope of being sold.

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Dailies

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The raw, unedited footage shot during the making of a motion picture, viewed by the production team.

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Greenlight

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Approval for a project to move forward, typically into production.

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Craft Services

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Department responsible for the food and beverages on set for the cast and crew.

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Above-the-Line

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Refers to the top creative talent in a production, such as the director, producers, actors, and screenwriters.

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Foley

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The reproduction of everyday sound effects added to film, video, and other media in post-production.

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