G-M Terms Flashcards
(26 cards)
Gaffer
In Film, a crew member who moves set pieces or props
Golden Time
Contractually called the 16 Hour Rule Violation for Extra Performers, is overtime, after the 16th hour,
paid in units of one full day per hour
Hand Model
A performer whose hands are used to double for others.
HEADSHOT
photo of head and shoulders. Must be 8 x 10 in size with an updated resume attached to the back
Health & Retirement (or Pension & Health) Payment
An additional amount of money paid to the employer to cover
employee benefits under Union contracts
Hold
Momentarily stop the action or script
Hold (On Hold)
A contractual obligation for a performer to be available for work
HOLDING
The designated area to which the Extra Performers report and stay while waiting to go on set
Holding Fee
Set payment by an advertiser to retain the right to use a performer’s services, image or likeness on an
exclusive basis
IATSE
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
Improvise
Use your imagination to develop moments without scripted text
INDUSTRIAL
Non-broadcast film or video, usually of an educational nature
INT. (Interior)
A scene shot indoors.
Lift
Process of taking a sequence from one commercial to create all or part of another commercial sometimes called
a “mechanical Lift”
Line Producer
The producer who is responsible for keeping the director on time and budget. The Line Producer is
usually the most visible producer on set
Liquidated Damages
Monetary penalties imposed on an employer when contract provisions are violated
LONG SHOT(LS)
A camera shot that captures the performer’s full body
Looping
An in-studio technique matching voice and picture.
M.O.W
Movie of the week
MARK
The exact position(s) given to an actor on a set to ensure that he/she is in the proper light and camera angle;
generally marked on the ground with tape or chalk.
MARKER!
A verbal cue that the take has been identified on camera both verbally and with the slate board
MASTER SHOT
A camera shot that includes the principal actors and relevant background activity
MATCHING ACTIONS
The requirement that the actor match the same physical movements in a scene from take to
take in order to preserve the visual continuity
Meal Penalty
A set fee paid by the producer for failure to provide meals or meal breaks as specified by the contract
