Film Documents & Safety
Film Language & Terms pt 1
Film Set
Film Language & Terms pt 2
Film Locations
100

What is the document explains what scenes are being shot, where they are being shot, and which crew members/actors are working?

Call Sheet

100

What is the term that refers to checking if people can hear you over the radio?

Walkie Check

100

This is a wooden box used for standing on to reach higher spots.

Apple box

100

This phrase is used when sound has begun recording on set.


Sound Speeds

100

What is the area on set where the director, producers, and crew can monitor the filming via monitors and director's chairs?

Video Village

200

What is a small script about the size of your hand, typically given to actors and crew for reference?

Sides

200

What is the term that signals that filming has started?

Rolling

200

This phrase refers to batteries that are fully charged and ready to use.

Hot Brick

200

This phrase is used when filming has ended for a scene.

Cut

200

This term refers to the meeting location for production staff and where the production office is typically located.


Basecamp

300

What is a document that previews what the call sheet will look like for the next day?

Prelim

300

This phrase means "yes" in radio communication.


Copy

300

This term refers to the snacks available on set for cast and crew.

Crafty

300

This phrase means to stop filming temporarily due to poor sound quality, waiting for the noise to stop.


Hold for Sound

300

This term refers to the location where filming is taking place, and there may be multiple sets.

Set

400

This term refers to the staff person on set who provides assistance if someone is hurt or becomes ill.

Medic

400

This phrase means the filming of the entire movie has concluded.

Picture Wrap

400

This phrase refers to batteries that are dead and need to be recharged.


Cold bricks

400

This term is used to indicate that something sharp is being carried, requiring everyone to be cautious.


Points

400

What is the term is used when someone needs to use the bathroom?

10-1

500

What is the meeting where the 1st AD explains the safety guidelines and the plan for the day?

Safety Meeting

500

What is the phrase that means to keep quiet and prevent people from entering restricted areas?

Lock it up 

500

This refers to the main actors involved in a scene.


1st Team
500

This term refers to the stand-in actors for the main cast.

2nd Team

500

This is the phrase for when an intimate scene involving nudity is being shot involving only the essential crew members and cast only.

closed set

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