Vocab

Question 0

Bump

Answer 0

a one time payment for additional services or items, could be because an extra is asked to have their vehicle used, etc.

Question 1

Adjustment

Answer 1

when your pay is increased above your base payment rate.

Question 2

Residual

Answer 2

the fee paid to the Talent for rebroadcast of a commercial, film, or TV program.

Question 3

Scale

Answer 3

minimum payment for services under the Union contract.

Question 4

Voucher

Answer 4

This is how you will get paid. It’s a receipt and time-card all in one. You need to hold onto this until you get paid.

Question 5

Action

Answer 5

This is the cue for the Talent to start performing.

Question 6

Crossing

Answer 6

phrase used to inform the camera operator when you walk in front of the lens. (don’t need to say this when you are walking on set to be blocked, stand-in or begin shooting.)

Question 7

Cut

Answer 7

the cue for everyone to stop, Cast and Crew.

Question 8

It’s a wrap

Answer 8

the filming is done for the day.

Question 9

Last looks

Answer 9

phrase to call in hair/makeup to give a final touch-up.

Question 10

Picture’s up

Answer 10

phrase to alert all on set that cameras are almost set to start rolling.

Question 11

Points

Answer 11

this is yelled out when large items are being moved through the set, steer clear of the path.

Question 12

Rolling

Answer 12

the camera is recording and everyone should be ready to go.

Question 13

Sound speed

Answer 13

the sound is recording and the scene is rolling. Everything you say (including a whisper) will be caught on tape.

Question 14

Crafty

Answer 14

Also known as Craft Services. Snack food and meals are available here.

Question 15

Holding

Answer 15

if you are background Talent, this is where you will spend most of the day waiting. You check-in here, get your voucher, see wardrobe, hair, and make-up.

Question 16

Honeywagon

Answer 16

bathroom

Question 17

Set

Answer 17

where the film is being recorded, usually on a soundstage.

Question 18

Video Village

Answer 18

the area in which viewing monitors are placed for the Director and other production personnel.

Question 19

AD (Assistant Director)

Answer 19

The AD will call out actions/directions for the director, also giving instructions to the camera team and the extras. They also keep track of time on the set. There is a 1st and 2nd AD.

Question 20

Background

Answer 20

The extra’s version of “action.” The cue to start moving.

Question 21

Casting Assistant.

Answer 21

Assistant to casting director.

Question 22

Casting Director

Answer 22

person in charge of casting

Question 23

Day Player

Answer 23

performer hired on a daily basis, rather than on a longer term contract.

Question 24

Director

Answer 24

in charge on set. Gets the actors where they need to be, makes sure the camera has everyone properly framed, and is responsible for the overall outcome of the project.

Question 25

First team

Answer 25

consists of the stars/actors of the film.

Question 26

Gaffer

Answer 26

the head electrician who works directly with the Director of Photography.

Question 27

Grip

Answer 27

set up and break down various items including but not limited to dolly tracks, cameras, lights...

Question 28

PA (Production Assistant)

Answer 28

there are several positions of PA's. The one you will be in most contact with is the extras wrangler.

Question 29

Producer

Answer 29

Controls funding and personnel. Involved throughout all phases of the process. Key player.

Question 30

Script Supervisor

Answer 30

Maintains daily log of shots covered and their relation to the script. In charge of checking continuity.

Question 31

Second Team

Answer 31

This team consists of Stand-in's for the actors.

Question 32

Second Unit

Answer 32

a smaller crew who film many additional shots not involving principal talent or critical action.

Question 33

Talent

Answer 33

actor or actress.

Question 34

ADR

Answer 34

Automatic Dialogue Replacement

Question 35

Blocking

Answer 35

the positioning of the Talent set by the Director.

Question 36

Facetime

Answer 36

The amount of time a Talent's face shows up on screen.

Question 37

Mark

Answer 37

A mark is where the Talent needs to stand, or arrive at a certain time. When the talent stands in one spot, walks across the room, and then stops in another place- he/she walked from one mark to another mark. They are usually identified by pieces of tape on the floor.

Question 38

Martini

Answer 38

last shoot of the day

Question 39

M.O.S

Answer 39

to shoot without any sound being recorded (Minus Optical Strip)

Question 40

Off-Camera

Answer 40

dialogue delivered without the Talent being on the screen.

Question 41

Pantomime

Answer 41

what background talent typically will do on-set, all the action of acting, but without the sound.

Question 42

Stand-in

Answer 42

to work out the camera angles for the Director of Photography, someone stands in for the main actors.

Question 43

Take

Answer 43

the clapboard indication of a shot "taken" or printed.

Question 44

Apple

Answer 44

small wooden boxes used to make things higher, typically used like a seat cushion to raise the Talent a few inches, also can be used to stand on for same purpose.

Question 45

Boom

Answer 45

an overhead microphone, usually on an extended pole.

Question 46

Dolly

Answer 46

the tracks and the set-up that the camera may sometimes roll on.

Question 47

Jib

Answer 47

Also referred to as a crane.

Question 48

Soft tape

Answer 48

a cloth tape measure, usually used to measure focus on the Talent's face.

Question 49

Camera ready

Answer 49

anyone who is ready to appear in front of camera. Extras are usually instructed to arrive this way.

Question 50

Coverage

Answer 50

term used to film additional materials after the "Master Shot" is filmed. Can consist of new camera angles or tighter shots.

Question 51

Screen Test

Answer 51

a filmed performance of a short scene to confirm how a Talent performs on camera.

Question 52

Sides

Answer 52

a half-sized script that contains only the scenes being shot that day.

Question 53

Slate

Answer 53

a small clipboard used to mark and identify shots on film for editing, also the process of verbal identification by a performer in a taped audition. (Also referred to as Sticks.)

Question 54

Spot

Answer 54

a commercial message, usually booked at random.

Question 55

Tight Shot

Answer 55

framing of a shot with little or no space around the central figure or features, really close up.

Question 56

Turnaround

Answer 56

the number of hours between dismissal one day and call time the next day.