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This is what a small extension cord is called on set
What is a Stinger?
This is the last chance to check the actors, set, and camera.
What are Last Looks?
This often happens at the beginning of a scene.
What is an EST or Establishing Shot?
This type of shot is used for cutaways, or to add detail to what is happening in a scene.
What is B-Roll?
Like stones, these won't break your bones, but they do support your camera for a shot.
What are Sticks? (Fancy word for Tripod)
Made of wood and a metal spring, this could be used to keep drapes hanging on set, or to fasten something together.
What is a C-47?
This is what is called before any recording is started.
What is "Quiet on the Set" or "All Quiet"?
This is what WS stands for.
What is a Wide Shot?
This is the plan for how actors should move within a scene.
What is blocking?
"Follow me, if you want to see!" This piece of equipment is used by the 1st AC.
What is a "Follow Focus"?
Aziz, light! This is a large electric fixture that brightens a scene.
What is a Gun?
This is what you say to start recording.
What is "Roll Sound"?
This is the type of shot you might shoot with a 50mm Portrait Lens.
What is an MS or Medium Shot?
No, it doesn't have two doors. This is just the fancy French word for a cut.
What is a Coupe?
Some might call it the Original G, but camera operators know you can use this for a moving, steady, shot.
What is a Gimbal?
This provides height or balance for other equipment. (such as a stand)
What is an Apple Box?
This is said by multiple people, as they each start recording.
What is "Speed"?
If you frame a shot entirely of just an actors eye, it is called this:
What is an ECU, or Extreme Close Up?
This is what everyone who ever steps in front of a camera during shot setup should *always* say.
What is "Crossing!"?
Time to Bounce! This piece of equipment doesn't require power, but really brightens your day.
What is a Light Reflector?
If you take apart a wooden fastener, flip it backwards, and re-assemble it, this is what you get.
What is a C-74?
This is the person who finally, as a last step, calls Action!
Who is the 1st Assistant Director?
This is what you might see on a script if the scene should feel like you are experiencing it the same way a character would.
What is a POV or Point of View shot?
Don't try to eat it, you monkey. This isn't edible, it is just the term for moving the camera in a curve to see behind someone in a scene.
What is "Doing a Banana"?
It is not called Polly, and doesn't want a cracker, but this piece of equipment is in the right place to mount a camera, and help you get a shot on the move.
What is a Shoulder Rig?