Film Industry Terms – I In our continuing alphabetical series, we jargon-bust the film terms beginning with ‘I’. Iconography – This is the use of a well-known symbol, often referred to as an icon, in a film or TV production. Sometimes, actions or shots from the film can become iconic in their own right. The scene where Marilyn Monroe struggles…read more →
Film Industry Terms – H In our series explaining jargon associated with the film industry, we examine those phrases beginning with H. For actors and extras, understanding these phrases are important as it means that you can deliver exactly what the director and production team are looking for. Handheld shot A handheld shot is when the camera is held by…read more →
Film Industry Terms – G In this series, we’ve been de-mystifying some of the more common film industry terms. Useful for extras and walk-on artistes, as well as other performers, in this instalment we browse through film jargon beginning with the letter G. Gaffer Often listed in the closing credits of the film, a gaffer is the head lighting technician…read more →
Film Industry Terms – F In this serial, we look at film industry terms and jargon that you are likely to come across. In this short article, we look at film jargon beginning with F. Fade This is when the scene gradually fades out or in. It is a simple effect but one that can add drama to a story….read more →
Film Industry Terms – E In this long term series, we reach the fifth letter of the alphabet taking a look at some of the more common film industry terms that start with E. Edit or editing This is the process that produces the final cut of the film and the product that audiences will see. An editor will select,…read more →
Film Industry Terms – D In this article, we bust common film and stage terms that begin with D. As an actor and extra, knowing these terms are beneficial because you’ll have a better understanding of what is being asked of you and the process you are involved in. Dailies Also known as rushes, these are the end of the…read more →
Film Industry Terms – C This is our third instalment in which we examine some of the jargon and industry-specific terms using in filming for both the big and small screen. Like all the other letters of the alphabet, C has plenty of terms that actors, extras and walk-on artists, as well as backstage crew, need to understand. Call sheet…read more →
Film Industry Terms – B There are kinds of terms and jargon used in the during filming and staging of plays and films. So much so that we have created this A to Z guide so you’ll never be in the dark again. B-Film, B-Movie, B-Picture This refers to a second-rate movie. The term first came to prominence during the…read more →
Film Industry Terms – A Like many other industries, the TV and film industry have their own terms and acronyms to describe key parts in the filming and production process. If you plan of becoming an actor or enjoy a varied career as an extra, you’ll need to know what some of these terms mean. In this series, we take…read more →