![]() “Speeding” - Also a term used to indicate recording, but for digital. This comes from film since it actually rolls through the camera. “Rolling” - What the camera operator says when they begin recording on the camera. This warns the crew to not look directly into the light when it is switched on. “Striking” - What you say when turning on a light on set. This is used to sync audio and video in post-production. Slate/Clapper - The black-and-white board you see at the beginning of a take with the scene and shot number on it. Zeppelin - A puffy case that goes over a microphone to cut down wind noise. Scrim - A metal-gated circle placed inside of a light to soften its output.īounce - A white reflective object used to reflect softer light onto your scene.ĭolly - A device used to roll a camera from point A to point B.Ĭookie - An object with cut-outs that allow light to pass through to create a certain look, such as curtains or trees.ĭead Cat - the fuzzy thing over a shotgun mic on top of a boom that cuts out wind noise. ![]() Gel - A square of colored plastic material that is placed in front of a light to change its color. Great for getting rid of harsh lights on set. Snoot - A tube that controls the radius of a light’s beam.įloppy - A large, black, square tapestry used for blocking out a light source.ĭiffusion - A square white sheet used to diffuse, soften, and spread light coming from a source. Platypus/Quacker - A duck-billed clamp used to hold large boards and planks in the air. Used for clipping gels and diffusions to lights. Plate/Biscuit - The connection plate that connects the tripod and the camera.Ĭ-47 - A wooden clothespin. Sticks - A tripod (“Hand me the sticks”). Shotgun - A microphone (typically used on a boom pole) that captures sound in narrow range. Gaff Tape - A cotton-backed adhesive tape with high heat resistance.īoom Pole - A pole that holds a microphone at the end, used to capture sound from the top or bottom of the frame. This is different from catering, which handles full meals.Ĭ-Stand - A three-pronged metal stand that holds up just about anything on set, such as lights, flags, etc. This refers to the snacks, drinks, and small meals available on set. They are the ones who have a copy of the script and read along during takes to make sure that every line of dialogue is accounted for.Ĭrafty - Craft services. Script Supervisor - The person who makes sure that every take maintains continuity. They work with the director, the DP, and others to plan the set dressings and costume choices to achieve a certain look for the film. Production Designer - The production designer creates and builds all of the sets. They are the ones who plan every shot and work closely with the director to translate their vision into what the camera actually captures. This is the lead cinematographer on the film. The AD is the one who does everything the director doesn’t have time for - things like day-to-day scheduling, organizing extras, and preparing call sheets for the actors.ĭP - The director of photography. Producers hire people, organize shoot days, and generally create the film’s production timeline.ĪD - The assistant director. Producer - The producer is the lead of the business side of the film. Sometimes, there are creative executive producers who offer filmmaking input without being on set. Usually a big name who ties themselves to a project that they believe in and contributes money to get it going. Grip - The people on set who rig all of the camera setups such as dollies and cranes - as well as any other setups.Įxecutive Producer - The bankrollers of the film. This phrase comes from old Hollywood - when a lead would ask for help from another department, they would say “Send your best boy.” Lights are powerful, and electricity is scary.īest Boy - The second in command to the gaffer. This is the person who plans the rigging of all of the lights on set and makes sure no one else touches the dangerous stuff. Worried that you won’t know what something is your first time on set? Well, we’ve compiled a list of terms commonly used in the industry that you will help you decipher this new language. It’s a tribal right of passage to learn all of the lingo so you can use it on set to communicate with your fellow filmmakers. Filmmakers have a weird tendency to use phrases and nicknames for things that already have normal names. “Gaffer.” “Best Boy.” “Stinger.” Do you have any idea what those three words mean? Well, if you haven’t worked in the industry, probably not. Here are some helpful translations to help you keep up. Film and video professionals can sound like they’re speaking a foreign language on set.
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