This is said when passing in front of the camera
CROSSING
A small wooden wedge in a camera operator's equipment bag
Camera Wedge
The harsh juxtaposition of light and dark.
Chiaroscuro
A black and light-absorbing cloth used to block out light.
Flag
A bag of sand to hold down or balance equipment
Dirt
This is said when audio or camera begins recording
SPEED
A sturdy 3 legged light stand with a long metal arm
C-Stand
When elements are the same from shot to shot and scene to scene.
Continuity
A thin, colorful piece of plastic used to make light colorful.
A schedule given to the cast and crew. Tells everyone when to arrive on set.
Call Sheet
A general term to warn people that lights are being turned on or off. It can also be used when putting equipment away.
STRIKING
A wooden box used for a variety of purposes. They come in different sizes.
Apple Box
Shot List
A digital board that identifies the shot and take for syncing sound.
Slate
A softening or reduction of light intensity.
Diffusion
This is said when walking through a door when carrying something heavy, especially if it has sharp edges or is particularly pointy.
POINTS
4 metal folding doors found on a light. Designed to help direct light in a certain direction.
Barn Doors
A french phrase meaning "putting into the scene". Refers to all elements that exist in a frame.
Mise-en-Scène
A small microphone clipped onto actor.
Lavalier
The most important and brightest light in a 3 point lighting set up.
Key Light
This refers to when the cast and crew plan on how actors will move during a particular shot.
Blocking a Shot
Strong fabric backed tape.
Gaffer Tape
An imaginary line drawn in the action that the camera cannot cross.
180-degree Rule
A microphone placed over actors during filming.
Boom Mic
An extension cord - specifically for lights or other equipment.
Stinger