SOME FILM SET TERMINOLOGY:

IN MY OPINION:

WILLIAM REYNOLDS:

SOME FILM SET TERMINOLOGY:

Learn the following so that you'll be well prepared when on set:

• "Action" - The camera is rolling. Everyone must be in their assigned spots and doing what is instructed to them.
• "Background" - Extras must be in their assigned spots and doing what is instructed to them.
• "Back to One" - Return to your starting position for shot.
• "Blocking" - Preplanned movement in a scene.
• "Call Time" - The time you are required to be on the set.
• "Continuity" - Doing everything exactly as it was done in the previous take.
• "Cut" - Stop all action.
• "Extras" - Paid / non-paid actors.
• "Flashing" - This is said, only when the film/videotape is not running and someone is using their flash photography to take photos. It helps everyone to know that none of the various light bulbs have blown.
• "Quiet On The Set" - All voices quiet
• "Places" or "Places everyone" - This means that were ever you are assigned to be, please head immediately and quietly to that spot and await further instructions
• "Speed/Rolling" - Film is moving.