Call Sheets
This document tells cast and crew where to be, when to be there, and what scenes are being filmed
What is, a call sheet?
2nd 2nd Assistant Directors – They act as the cast liaison, responsible for greeting the cast and micing them up before they head to wardrobe. Each is assigned to a specific cast member, accompanying them to Hair & Makeup (HMU) and back to set. They also look after cast wellbeing, ensuring they have essentials like suncream, water, shade, a copy of the script, and anything else they may need.
What is, the Casting Team?
What is, the 1st AD?
What is 10-1?
On a call sheet, this term refers to the time an actor or crew member is expected to arrive on set.
What is, a call time?
Checking if the 30-minute water break is happening on time, making sure water jugs are filled, implementing the risk assessment and making sure it's followed, covering any exposed cables, removing loose bottles or items from ledges, keeping doors shut where possible to preserve the AC.
You need this list in order to create the schedule.
What is, the shot list?
A long break from set, estimate 5-10 min
This section lists the script scenes being shot that day, including scene numbers, a brief description, and sometimes page count.
What is the scene breakdown (or "Scenes to be Shot")?
Responsible for the wrap report.
What is, the 2nd AD?
Prep time for this department was approximately 20 minutes, depending on the cast member.
What is, the costume department?
A member of the lighting department, responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining electrical and lighting equipment.
What is a Spark?
This part of the call sheet lists cast members by character name and actor, and includes notes like “Pickup” or “Set Call.”
What is, the cast list?
Responsible for downloading, grading and sorting all footage after a shoot.
What is, DIT?
The phrase we use to buffer in our schedule to make sure the cast is looking (and feeling) great on camera.
What is, Last Looks?
A film set that is actively being used for filming and is therefore considered a priority to maintain as is.
Who is, Jess Hughes?
This often invisible on-set professional ensures the electrical load is safely distributed across generators, plans out "lunchboxes" and "stingers," and may work closely with the gaffer, but never touches the lights themselves.
What is, the Best Boy?
If you don't schedule this early in your shoot, you won't have enough coverage.
What is, an establishing or wide shot?
Small explosive used for bullet-hit effects