G-M Terms

Question 1

Gaffer

Answer 1

In Film, a crew member who moves set pieces or props

Question 2

Golden Time

Answer 2

Contractually called the 16 Hour Rule Violation for Extra Performers, is overtime, after the 16th hour,
paid in units of one full day per hour

Question 3

Hand Model

Answer 3

A performer whose hands are used to double for others.

Question 4

HEADSHOT

Answer 4

photo of head and shoulders. Must be 8 x 10 in size with an updated resume attached to the back

Question 5

Health & Retirement (or Pension & Health) Payment

Answer 5

An additional amount of money paid to the employer to cover
employee benefits under Union contracts

Question 6

Hold

Answer 6

Momentarily stop the action or script

Question 7

Hold (On Hold)

Answer 7

A contractual obligation for a performer to be available for work

Question 8

HOLDING

Answer 8

The designated area to which the Extra Performers report and stay while waiting to go on set

Question 9

Holding Fee

Answer 9

Set payment by an advertiser to retain the right to use a performer’s services, image or likeness on an
exclusive basis

Question 10

IATSE

Answer 10

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

Question 11

Improvise

Answer 11

Use your imagination to develop moments without scripted text

Question 12

INDUSTRIAL

Answer 12

Non-broadcast film or video, usually of an educational nature

Question 13

INT. (Interior)

Answer 13

A scene shot indoors.

Question 14

Lift

Answer 14

Process of taking a sequence from one commercial to create all or part of another commercial sometimes called
a “mechanical Lift”

Question 15

Line Producer

Answer 15

The producer who is responsible for keeping the director on time and budget. The Line Producer is
usually the most visible producer on set

Question 16

Liquidated Damages

Answer 16

Monetary penalties imposed on an employer when contract provisions are violated

Question 17

LONG SHOT(LS)

Answer 17

A camera shot that captures the performer’s full body

Question 18

Looping

Answer 18

An in-studio technique matching voice and picture.

Question 19

M.O.W

Answer 19

Movie of the week

Question 20

MARK

Answer 20

The exact position(s) given to an actor on a set to ensure that he/she is in the proper light and camera angle;
generally marked on the ground with tape or chalk.

Question 21

MARKER!

Answer 21

A verbal cue that the take has been identified on camera both verbally and with the slate board

Question 22

MASTER SHOT

Answer 22

A camera shot that includes the principal actors and relevant background activity

Question 23

MATCHING ACTIONS

Answer 23

The requirement that the actor match the same physical movements in a scene from take to
take in order to preserve the visual continuity

Question 24

Meal Penalty

Answer 24

A set fee paid by the producer for failure to provide meals or meal breaks as specified by the contract

Question 25

Monologue

Answer 25

a solo performance by an actor

Question 26

MOS (Mit Out Sound/Motion Only Shot)

Answer 26

Any shot without dialogue or sound