perpetual quiz study flashcards
What does the command, “Last looks, everyone! Last looks!”, mean?
Assistant Director calls on set for hair and makeup to finish
What does the command, “Picture is up”, mean?
AD (or the PA if the set is bigger) calls, camera, and monitor are ready, rehearsal is done
What does the command, “Lock it up!”, mean?
AD calls to note shooting is ready
What does the command, “Roll sound”, mean?
AD calls on set for the sound mixer
What does the command, “Speed” or “Sound Speeds”, mean?
Sound recordist confirms on set to the AD
What does the command, “Roll camera”, mean?
AD calls on set to the camera operator
What does the command, “Camera Rolling”, mean?
Camera operator responds on set to the AD
What does the command, “Hold the roll”, mean?
AD calls if the start of the shoot needs to be suspended briefly
What do the commands, “Slate In”, “Slate Out”, and ““Title, Scene, Take, Mark”, mean?
Slate in: AD calls on set (handled by 2nd AC), enters the frame open
Slate out: AD calls to leave shot (2nd sticks if executed badly)
Title, Scene, Take, Mark: 2nd AC verbally calls the slate (tail slates if needed)
What does the command, “Set!”, mean?
This lets the director and AD know that camera has the correct framing and focus
and are ready to go. (Sometimes camera has to reset from filming the slate.)
What does the command, “Background Action”, mean?
AD calls to get extras moving before action
What does the command, “Action”, mean?
Director calls to begin action on set
What does the command, “Cut!”, mean?
Director calls to stop take (sometimes stunt coordinator)
What does the command, “Back to one OR moving on”, mean?
AD calls if the director wants another take OR when the director is ready to move
on to the next shot
What is an apple box?
a wooden box used to elevate objects/actors (full, half, quarter)
What is a pancake (in film terms)?
a ⅛ apple box
What is a baby pin?
A ⅝-inch pin or receiver for a grip system
What is a barndoor?
metal flaps on the outside of movie lights that shape the light beam
What is the Abby SInger?
the second to last shot of the day
What is the Martini?
the last shot of the day
What is BlacWwrap?
Black anodized metal foil to cover light leaks