Film Production Vocab II

The second-to-last shot of the filming day on a film set, used to warn the crew that only one more shot remains

The assistant director announced the abby singer so the crew could begin preparing to wrap up for the day.

A member of the sound crew who holds a long pole with a microphone on the end above the actors to record their voices during filming

The boom operator had to hold the microphone very still and keep it out of the camera's view during the entire scene.

A camera crew member who operates the clapperboard at the beginning of each take and manages the film or memory cards used in the camera

The clapper loader held the board in front of the camera and called out the scene number before the director said action.

A flat board with holes or patterns cut into it that is placed in front of a light to create shadow patterns on a background or surface

The director of photography used a cookie to create the shadow of window blinds on the wall.

The department on a film or TV set that provides snacks, drinks, and small meals for the cast and crew throughout the day

After the long morning shoot, everyone headed to craft services to grab coffee and snacks.

A board or panel with irregular cutout shapes placed in front of a light to project broken shadow patterns onto a surface, creating a more interesting visual effect

They used a cucoloris to project leaf-shaped shadows onto the background wall of the forest scene.

An actor or crew member who is hired to work on a film or TV production for only one day or a very short period, rather than for the whole production

She worked as a day player on the popular TV show, appearing in just one scene as a doctor.

A crew member on a digital film set who manages the look of the image from the camera, makes sure the files are saved correctly, and works with the cinematographer to maintain the visual style of the film

The digital imaging technician checked every shot on a calibrated monitor to make sure the colors looked exactly right.

A flat, opaque panel used on a film set to block or control light and prevent it from hitting the camera lens or unwanted areas

The grip placed a flag next to the light to stop it from shining directly into the camera.

A camera crew member who is responsible for keeping the image sharp and in focus by adjusting the camera lens as actors or the camera moves

The focus puller practiced the camera movement many times to make sure the actor's face stayed sharp throughout the shot.

A type of spotlight used on film and TV sets that has a special lens to create a soft, even beam of light

The electrician adjusted the fresnel to light the actor's face more softly.

A comfortable waiting room on a film, TV, or theater set where performers can relax before or after they appear on camera or on stage

The guest speaker waited in the green room and reviewed her notes before going on the live TV show.

A trailer on a film set that contains dressing rooms and bathrooms for the cast and crew

The actors waited in the honeywagon between scenes to rest and stay comfortable.

A film or TV set that is ready for filming and must not be touched or changed because the crew will return to shoot more scenes there soon

A sign on the door warned everyone that it was a hot set, so nothing on the table could be moved or rearranged.

The very last shot of the day on a film set, called this because after it is done, the crew can go and have a drink

When the director called the martini shot, everyone on set cheered because the long day was almost over.

To film footage at a frame rate that is faster than normal so that when the video is played back at standard speed, the action appears to move in slow motion

The cinematographer decided to overcrank the camera during the explosion scene to capture every detail in beautiful slow motion.

A thin mesh material placed in front of a light to reduce its brightness without changing the quality or color of the light

The gaffer added a scrim to the large light to make it less intense for the close-up shot.

A separate, smaller film crew that shoots additional footage such as action sequences, stunts, or location shots that do not require the main cast or director

While the director worked with the lead actors inside the studio, the second unit filmed the car chase scene on the highway.

The minimum number of hours a crew or cast member must have off to rest between the end of one working day and the start of the next

Because of the union rules, the actors had a twelve-hour turnaround before they were required to come back to set the next morning.

An area on a film set with monitors where the director, producers, and other key crew members can watch the footage being recorded by the camera in real time

The director sat at video village and watched the actor's performance on the monitor while the scene was being filmed.