N-S Terms

Question 1

NABET

Answer 1

National Association of Broadcast Employees & Technicians

Question 2

Off-Camera (OC)

Answer 2

Dialogue delivered without being on screen

Question 3

OPEN CALL

Answer 3

casting when the client sees all models suitable for the type requested (See Cattle Call)

Question 4

OUT OF FRAME

Answer 4

an actor outside the camera range

Question 5

Overtime (OT)

Answer 5

Work extended beyond the contractual workday

Question 6

P.A.

Answer 6

Production Assistant

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PAN

Answer 7

A camera shot that sweeps side-to-side

Question 8

Paymaster

Answer 8

An independent talent payment service acting as the employer of record and signatory

Question 9

Pension & Health

Answer 9

See Health & Requirment

Question 10

Per Deim

Answer 10

Set fee paid by producer on-location shoots to compensate performer for expenditures for meals not
provided by the producer.

Question 11

Pick Up

Answer 11

An added take due to a problem with a shot

Question 12

Pilot

Answer 12

the first show introducing the characters and situations for a potential series

Question 13

POST-PRODUCTION

Answer 13

The phase of filmmaking that begins after the film has been shot. Includes scoring, sound and
picture editing, titling, dubbing, and releasing.

Question 14

PRE-PRODUCTION

Answer 14

The phase of filmmaking before shooting begins; includes writing, scouting locations, budgeting,
casting, hiring crews, ordering equipment, and creating a shooting schedule

Question 15

Principle

Answer 15

A performer with lines or special business that advances the storyline

Question 16

Producer

Answer 16

Often called Line Producer, the person responsible for the day-to-day decision-making on a production

Question 17

PRODUCTION COMPANY

Answer 17

The company actually making the film or television show

Question 18

Props

Answer 18

Any objects used by actors in a scene. Easily moved object used in the course of action

Question 19

PSA

Answer 19

Public Service Announcement (needs the approval of AFTRA/SAG)

Question 20

Rehearse

Answer 20

Practice time

Question 21

Residual

Answer 21

The fee paid to a performer for rebroadcast of a commercial, film, or TV program

Question 22

Right-to-Work States

Answer 22

Those states which do not honor certain union provisions

Question 23

Rolling

Answer 23

The verbal cue for the camera film and audiotape to start rolling

Question 24

Scale

Answer 24

Minimum payment for services under Union contracts

Question 25

Scale+10

Answer 25

Minimum payment plus 10% to cover the agent’s commission, required in some jurisdictions for agents to receive commissions

Question 26

SCRIPT

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The written form of a screenplay, teleplay, radio, or stage play

Question 27

Script Supervisor

Answer 27

The crewmember assigned to record all changes or action as the production proceeds

Question 28

Second A.D

Answer 28

There are often two or three on the set. They handle checking in with the talent, ensuring proper paperwork is filed, distribute script revisions. Actors check-in with the Second A.D upon arrival of the set

Question 29

SECOND TEAM!

Answer 29

The verbal cue for the stand-ins to come to the set and be ready to stand in.

Question 30

Session Fee

Answer 30

Payment for initial performances in a commercial

Question 31

Sides

Answer 31

Pages or scenes from a script, used in auditions or (if on a film set) the scenes being shot that day.

Question 32

Signatory

Answer 32

An employer who has agreed to produce under the terms of a Union contract

Question 33

SLATE

Answer 33

A small chalkboard and clapper device, often electronic, used to mark and identify shots on film for editing; also, the process of verbal identification by a performer in a taped audition (e.g., “Slate your name!”).

Question 34

SPIKING THE LENS

Answer 34

Looking directly into the lens during a scene; since it destroys the illusion of realism, actors should never spike the lens unless specifically directed to do so for specific effect

Question 35

SPOKEPERSON

Answer 35

person/model chosen to explain the features of a product/service

Question 36

Stage Manager

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The person who oversees the technical aspects of an in-studio production

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Stage Parent

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A term used to describe the parent of any actor or model who is overly involved or interferes with the career of the child or model.

Question 38

STAGE RIGHT

Answer 38

To the performer’s right side, to the audience’s left side. Likewise, STAGE LEFT is to the performer’s left, the audience’s right. Stage directions are for actors, not audiences; therefore they are always given from the actor’s point of view to the audience.

Question 39

Stand-Ins

Answer 39

Extra players used to substitute for featured players, usually for purpose of setting lights; also known as second team

Question 40

STANDARD UNION CONTRACT

Answer 40

The standard format/contract approved by the Unions and offered to performers.

Question 41

Station 12

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At SAG, the office responsible for clearing SAG members to work

Question 42

Studio Teacher

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Set teacher or tutor, hired to provide education to working young performers; also responsible for enforcing Child Labor Laws and minor’s provisions in the Union contracts

Question 43

Stunt Coordinator

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The person in charge of designing and supervising the performance of stunts and hazardous activities

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Stunt Double

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A specially trained performer who actually performs stunts in place of a principal performer

Question 45

STUNT PERSON

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A specially trained performer who actually performs stunts

Question 46

Sweetening

Answer 46

In singing/recording, the process of adding additional voices to previously recorded work