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Call Sheet
A schedule created by the assistant director that lists the times actors and crew are expected on set.
Greenlight
Approval for a project to move forward, typically into production.
Back-End
Profits made from a film or show, which are sometimes promised to talent in their contracts.
Above-the-Line
Refers to the top creative talent in a production, such as the director, producers, actors, and screenwriters.
Below-the-Line
Refers to the crew and technical personnel who are not as prominently known as those above-the-line.
Pilot
The first episode of a series that is made to test if the series should be produced.
Spec Script
A non-commissioned screenplay written with the hope of being sold.
Craft Services
Department responsible for the food and beverages on set for the cast and crew.
Sides
Shortened versions of the script used by actors for auditions or rehearsals on a particular day.
Turnaround
The amount of time allowed for an actor or crew member to rest between work days.
Martini Shot
The term for the last shot of the day's filming schedule.
Honeywagon
A trailer or truck equipped with restrooms and dressing rooms for use on location shoots.
MOS
A shot filmed without any sound, indicating that sound will be added in post-production.
Gaffer
The head electrician on a set, responsible for the design and execution of a production's lighting plan.
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.
Foley
The reproduction of everyday sound effects added to film, video, and other media in post-production.
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.
Stand-In
A person who physically resembles an actor to stand in for them for lighting and camera setup.
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.
Blocking
The precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage or set.
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.
Dailies
The raw, unedited footage shot during the making of a motion picture, viewed by the production team.
Development Hell
A term used to describe projects that remain in development for an extended time, often moving between different crews, scripts, or studios.
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.
Technical Rehearsal
A rehearsal that focuses on the technical elements of a performance, such as lighting, sound, and set changes.
Walk-On
A small acting part which has no dialogue and is usually in the background.
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