MHS Lingo
At Margie Haber Studio we don't say "scene" instead we say...
What is a "slice of life"?
This word often seen in scripts means a moment of thought, a shift - in emotion, tactic, or thought.
What is a beat?
Georgie is captured by this imaginary object
What is an invisible lasso?
This movie follows a young boy who discovers he’s actually a wizard and goes to a magical school.
What is Harry Potter?
This person is in charge of telling everyone where to stand, how to act, and what each scene should look like.
Who is the director?
How you feel about any person, place, or thing in any slice of life
What is Relationship?
This short intro delivered straight to camera often includes your name, height, and location.
What is a slate?
When you first read through a script, instead of looking for how you're going to "act it", do this instead...
What is read it like a piece of fiction? Also known as a Discovery Read!
This 2021 animated film features a magical house with a mind of its own and a journey to fix its magic.
What is Encanto?
This is a pretend object or weapon used in scenes, like a fake sword or phone.
What is a prop?
Where the action or slice of life takes place
What is environment?
This is said to stop filming on set!
What is "Cut!"?
These 5 questions can help guide you to create the life of your character...
What are the 5 W's - who? what? when? where? why?
This movie features a group of wild animals trying to escape from a zoo.
What is Madagascar?
This part of a movie script tells you what’s happening in the scene, but it’s not something the characters say out loud.
what is a stage direction?
What you really feel inside, vs how you cover/hide it
What is Core and Mask?
Where you are looking during a self tape or audition
What is eyeline?
What is "Yes, and..."?
This movie’s main character, Mei, transforms into a giant red panda when she gets overwhelmed by big feelings.
What is Turning Red?
This part of the audition process usually happens after your first audition, when they want to see you again.
What is a callback?
Your character has one in every single slice of life, what they are motivated by
What is NEED?
This is the term for when an actor “breaks character” or addresses the camera/audience directly.
What is "breaking the fourth wall"?
This exercise allows you to "speak the character's thoughts outloud"
What is Stream of Consciousness?
In this movie, a young boy gets lost and his dad goes on a big adventure across a vast expanse to find him.
What is Finding Nemo?
This type of shot is filmed very close to the actor’s face to show emotions clearly.
What is a close up?