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Martini Shot
The term for the last shot of the day's filming schedule.
Blocking
The precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage or set.
Development Hell
A term used to describe projects that remain in development for an extended time, often moving between different crews, scripts, or studios.
Cattle Call
An audition process with a large number of actors, often used for extras or roles where appearance is prioritized.
Coverage
Filming multiple angles and takes of a scene to give editors choices in post-production.
Walk-On
A small acting part which has no dialogue and is usually in the background.
Sides
Shortened versions of the script used by actors for auditions or rehearsals on a particular day.
One-Liner
A single-column schedule that lists the scenes to be shot each day.
Table Read
A read-through of a script by the actors, typically at the beginning of the rehearsal process.
Technical Rehearsal
A rehearsal that focuses on the technical elements of a performance, such as lighting, sound, and set changes.
Honeywagon
A trailer or truck equipped with restrooms and dressing rooms for use on location shoots.
Gaffer
The head electrician on a set, responsible for the design and execution of a production's lighting plan.
Script Doctor
A writer hired to rewrite an existing script to improve it or fix specific issues.
Showrunner
The person who has overall creative authority and management responsibility for a television program.
Below-the-Line
Refers to the crew and technical personnel who are not as prominently known as those above-the-line.
Best Boy
The assistant to the gaffer or the key grip in a film crew, responsible for the routine running of the lighting or grip department.
Call Sheet
A schedule created by the assistant director that lists the times actors and crew are expected on set.
Stand-In
A person who physically resembles an actor to stand in for them for lighting and camera setup.
ADR
Automated Dialog Replacement, the process of re-recording dialogue in post-production to improve audio quality.
EPK
Electronic Press Kit, a collection of promotional materials for media distribution.
Pilot
The first episode of a series that is made to test if the series should be produced.
Back-End
Profits made from a film or show, which are sometimes promised to talent in their contracts.
Turnaround
The amount of time allowed for an actor or crew member to rest between work days.
MOS
A shot filmed without any sound, indicating that sound will be added in post-production.
Spec Script
A non-commissioned screenplay written with the hope of being sold.
Dailies
The raw, unedited footage shot during the making of a motion picture, viewed by the production team.
Greenlight
Approval for a project to move forward, typically into production.
Craft Services
Department responsible for the food and beverages on set for the cast and crew.
Above-the-Line
Refers to the top creative talent in a production, such as the director, producers, actors, and screenwriters.
Foley
The reproduction of everyday sound effects added to film, video, and other media in post-production.
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