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Industry glossary terms

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DUPE

A duplicate copy of a film or tape; also, called a "dub"

ELECTRICIAN

In film, crew members who place lighting instruments, focus, gel and maneuver the lights.

EMPLOYER OF RECORD (EOR)

The company responsible for employment taxes, unemployment benefits and workers compensation coverage.

EQUITY

Actors Equity Association (AEA) Union representing stage actors.

EQUITY WAIVER

In Los Angeles, 99-seat (or less) theatres, which were otherwise professional, over which Equity waived contract provisions under certain circumstances. Now officially called "Showcase code", the term "Equity waiver" is still used informally.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Person responsible for funding the production.

EXT. (Exterior)

A scene shot outside.

EXTRA

Background talent, used only in non-principal roles.

FICA

Social Security taxes (Federal Insurance Corporation of America).

FIELD REP

Union staff member who ensures contractual compliance on sets.

FIRST A.D.

First Assistant Director; person responsible for the running of the set. Gives instructions to crew and talent, including calling for "first team," "quiet," "rehearsal," and "take five."

FIRST ASS'T. CAMERA OP.

First Assistant Camera Operator is responsible for focusing the camera lens during the shooting of a scene; also known as the Focus Puller.

FIRST TEAM

The production term for the principal actors in a scene.

FORCED CALL

A call to work less than 12 hours after dismissal on the previous day. See TURNAROUND.

FOREGROUND CROSS

Action in a scene in which an Extra Performer passes between the camera and the principal actors; sometimes called a "wipe".

FX (Effects)

Special Effects.

GAFFER

The Chief Electrician.

GOLDEN TIME

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

GRIPS

Members of the film crew who are responsible for moving set pieces, lighting equipment, dolly track and other physical movement of equipment.

HAND MODEL

A performer whose hands are used to double for others.

HIATUS

Time during which a TV series is not in production

HOLDING

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

HONEY WAGON

A towed vehicle containing one or more dressing rooms, as well as crew bathrooms.

IATSE

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees; the union which represents most off-camera crew members.

IN"TIME

The actual call time or start time; also, return time from a break.

INDUSTRIAL

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

INSERTS

Shots, usually close-ups of hands or close business, inserted into previously shot footage.

INT. (Interior)

A scene shot indoors.

LINE PRODUCER

The producer responsible for keeping the director on time and budget; generally the most visable producer on the set.

LONG SHOT (LS)

A camera shot which captures the performer's full body.

LOOPING

An in-studio technique used to fix dialogue already performed during principal photography by matching voice to picture.

M.O.W

Movie of the week

MARK

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

MARKER

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

MARTINI SHOT

The last shot of the day.