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Industry glossary terms

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OFF-CAMERA (OC or OS)

Dialogue delivered without being on screen.

OUT OF FRAME

An actor outside the camera range.

OUT"TIME

The actual time when you are released after you have changed out of wardrobe and make-up.

OVER-THE-SHOULDER

A shot over the shoulder of one actor, focusing entirely on the face and upper torso of the other actor in a scene; generally shot in pairs so both actors expressions can later be edited together.

OVERDUBBING

In studio singing or voice work, the process of laying one soundtrack over another.

OVERTIME (OT)

Work extending beyond the contractual work day.