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What does A/B Roll refer to?

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Using two video or film sources running at the same time to create editing effects such as dissolves and wipes.

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What is an Abby Singer Shot?

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The second last shot of the day, often called by the 1st AD.

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What does A.C.E. stand for?

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Association Of Cinematic Editors.

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What is the command that initiates a performance from actors and/or technicians?

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Action.

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What does A.C.T.R.A. stand for?

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Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Actors.

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What does ‘Ad Lib’ mean?

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When an actor or director improvises a scene or dialogue that is not in the script.

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What does A.D.R. stand for?

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Automated Dialogue Replacement, also known as ‘looping’.

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What is Ambient Noise?

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Commonly reffered to as “Room Tone”, and is noise other than the desired dialogue and sound effects, often recorded to create a natural soundscape.

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What are Animatronics?

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The area of special effects that deals with puppets animated by remote control servomotors.

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What is an Apple Box used for?

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To elevate stands and other work gear.

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What is a B-Cam?

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A secondary camera used to differentiate between multiple cameras on a shoot.

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What does ‘Blocking’ refer to?

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Determining the placement and movement of actors and objects before filming.

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What is a Blue Screen used for?

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Filming an actor in front of a blue screen to layer a different background.

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What is a Burned Location?

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A location that will not allow film due to previous issues with film crews.

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What is a Call Sheet?

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A daily schedule showing what scenes are being filmed and crew call times.

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What does ‘Cheat’ mean in film production?

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To purposely move an actor or object in coverage shots for continuity.

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What does ‘Check The Gate’ refer to?

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Examining the film gate for debris after a shot.

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What is a Closed Set?

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A filming situation where only essential crew members are allowed to maintain privacy.

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What are Continuity Notes?

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Records kept to maintain accurate continuity, including makeup products used.

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What is a Company Move?

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Packing up the entire cast and crew to move to a new location.

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What does ‘Coverage’ refer to?

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The amount of angles and viewpoints captured on film for editing.

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What is a Cowboy Shot?

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A medium wide shot of an actor from the head to halfway down the thigh.

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What does Dailies refer to?

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Unedited, raw footage shown to key personnel for review.

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What is 'Day for Night' shooting?
Filming a scene during the day that will appear as a night scene.
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What is a Deal Memo?
A contract outlining wage and credit details with a production company.
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What does D.G.A. stand for?
Director’s Guild of America.
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What is a Dolly?
A platform on wheels for smooth camera movement.
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What is the purpose of Dolly Track?
To guide the dolly for smooth tracking shots.
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What does D.O.P. stand for?
Director of Photography.
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What does E.C.U. mean?
Extreme close-up.
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What is an Electronic Press Kit (E.P.K.)?
A video press kit created for promotional footage.
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What is an Extra in film production?
A person cast with no lines.
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What is Eyeline in filming?
The direction an actor is looking during a take.
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What defines a Feature film?
A movie intended for theatrical release, usually 90-120 minutes long.
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What is a Furnie?
A furniture pad used for protection and noise muffling.
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What are Finals in film production?
Last adjustments made by departments before filming starts.
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What is a Fire Watch?
A P.A. assigned to monitor the set during lunch breaks.
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What does First Team refer to?
The on-camera performers ready to shoot.
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What is a Flag Square?
A piece of material used to block light on set.
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What is a Flare in film?
Unwanted bright reflections that appear on film.
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What is Foley in film production?
The art of creating sound effects in a studio.
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What does Forced Call mean?
Bringing in the entire cast and crew without proper rest between shifts.
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What are French Hours?
A shooting day with minimal breaks and continuous filming.
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What is Fullers Earth used for?
To simulate dirt and dust in film production.
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What does Go To 2 mean in walkie-talkie communication?
Using channel 2 for longer conversations not relevant to the entire crew.
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What is a Hero in film production?
A featured prop or element during shooting.
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What does H.O.D. stand for?
Head Of Department.
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What does 'Hold The Roll' mean?
Stop the action temporarily.
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What is a HoneyWagon?
A trailer containing the A.D. room and bathrooms.
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What does 'Hot' refer to in film terminology?
A gun or explosive device that is loaded and ready.
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What is a Hot Set?
A set that must remain unchanged for continuity.
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What does I.A.T.S.E. stand for?
International Alliance Of Theatre and Stage Employees.
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What is an Insert Shot?
A quick shot of an object inserted into the edited version of a film.
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What does 'Lock It Up' mean?
Prevent any disruption that would interfere with a shot.
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What does Losing The Light refer to?
The problem of the sun going away during outdoor shooting.
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What is Magic Hour?
The time after sunset or before sunrise when light is golden.
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What does 'Mark' mean in filming?
To signal an actor or camera assistant to a specific spot.
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What is a Master Shot?
The main shot of a scene filmed first to establish action.
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What does M.C.U. stand for?
Medium close-up.
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What is a Mini Move?
Moving only core production vehicles while filming on location.
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What does M.O.S. stand for?
Motor Only Shot, referring to a shot without recorded sound.
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What does M.O.W. mean?
Movie Of the Week.
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What is a Meal Penalty?
A fee paid for not breaking for lunch after a certain number of hours.
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What does N.A.B.E.T. stand for?
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians.
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What is an One Liner in production?
A schedule breaking each scene down into a single line description.
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What does On The Clock mean?
Time during which the crew is officially paid.
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What does On The Move indicate?
The crew is changing set-ups or moving locations.
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What does O.S. stand for in a script?
Off screen, referring to unseen action or dialogue.
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What is an Over The Shoulder shot?
A shot framing a speaker while incorporating part of a listener’s shoulder.
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What is Per Diem?
Daily money paid for meals and expenses while out of town.
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What is a Pick Up Shot?
A shot added to the schedule to complete missing elements.
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What does Picture’s Up mean?
Indicates that rehearsal is finished and filming is about to start.
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What is Playback in film?
Sound or visuals played back during a take.
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What is a Pop shot?
A close-up shot covering only a fragment of the scene.
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What does Post Production refer to?
Editing and finalizing aspects of a production after filming.
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What does 'Picture’s Up' indicate?
Rehearsal is finished and the camera is getting ready to roll.
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Define 'Playback' in the context of film production.
Sound or visuals that are played back during a take.
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What is a 'Pop' shot?
A close up shot which only covers a fragment of the scene.
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What is included in 'Post Production'?
Editing and all finishing aspects of a production after all scenes have been filmed.
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What does 'P.O.V.' stand for?
Point Of View.
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What activities are involved in 'Pre-production'?
Casting, hiring crew, securing locations, shooting schedules, and securing financing.
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What does the term 'Pretties' refer to on set?
The hair, make-up, and wardrobe departments.
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Who is considered a 'Principal' in a production?
A main actor or character in a show.
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What information is contained in a 'Production Report'?
Daily report of scenes shot, film used, cast and crew times, and special circumstances.
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What does 'S.A.G.' stand for?
Screen Actor’s Guild.
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What is a 'Sandbag' used for?
To anchor c-stands and sets or mark for actors.
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What is a 'Script Breakdown'?
A scene by scene analysis of the script relevant for specific departments.
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Fill in the blank: A '2nd Meal' is prepared when a crew works a certain amount of hours past _______.
lunch.
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What does 'Second Team' refer to?
Stand-in(s) used in place of principal actors during setup.
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What is the function of a '2nd Unit'?
Responsible for getting establishing shots or shots not achieved by the main unit.
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Who is a 'Shop Steward'?
A person representing the crew from a union perspective.
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What is a 'Slate' in film production?
A board used to mark the production title, scene number, take number, and more.
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What does 'Speed' indicate on set?
The sound mixer yells when the tape recorder is rolling.
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What is a 'Splinter Unit'?
Part of the main unit that breaks away for different setups and shots.
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What is a 'Squib'?
A small explosive charge used to simulate a gunshot.
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What does 'S.S.E.' stand for?
Special Skills Extra.
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What does 'Stand-By' mean on set?
Be prepared for shooting; everything is in place.
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What is a 'Start Pack'?
Paperwork filled out by cast and crew when starting work on a production.
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What is a 'Steadycam'?
A camera stabilizing device that allows for smooth motion.
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What is a 'Stinger'?
Set name for a power cable or extension cord.
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What does '10-100' mean in walkie-talkie speak?
Gone to the bathroom.
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What is a 'Tail Slate'?
Using the clapper to mark the shot after it has been taken.
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Define 'Take' in film production.
One segment of shooting during a production.
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What is a 'Tow Shot'?
Filming actors driving in a car that is towed for performance focus.
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What does 'Turnaround' refer to?
The time a production must give its crew between shooting days.
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What is a 'Two-shot'?
A camera shot that has two actors in the frame.
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What does 'U.B.C.P' stand for?
Union of B.C Performers.
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What is a 'Walk & Talk' shot?
A shot involving people walking and talking.
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What does 'W.G.A' stand for?
Writers Guild of America.
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What does 'W.G.C' stand for?
Writers Guild of Canada.
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What does 'What's your 20' mean in walkie-talkie speak?
Where are you?
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Define 'Wide Shot'.
A shot that covers a lot of area within the frame.
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What is a 'Wild Line'?
A freestanding sound or dialogue recorded for consistency in sound editing.
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What is a 'Window' or 'window-shot'?
The last shot of the day.
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What does 'Winnie' refer to in production?
Short for 'Winnebago', used interchangeably with 'trailer'.
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What does 'Wrap' signify in film production?
The end of a shooting day.
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What is a 'Wrangler' responsible for?
Organizing or rounding up large groups of living things.

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