Indian Cinematographers Society Ics Founding Member Rajeev Jain Talks About : Kenyan On-Set Terminology

Published September 11, 2010 | By Bman

– Monetary penalties imposed on an employer when contract provisions are violated (paid to the Union).

LONG SHOT (LS)– A camera shot which captures the performer’s full body.

LOOPlNG — An in-studio technique matching voice to picture.

MEAL PENALTY — A set fee paid by the producer for failure to provide meals

or meal breaks as specified by the contract.

MONOLOGUE — A solo performance by an actor.

MOS (Mit Out Sound/Motion Only Shot) — Any shot without dialogue or

sound.

MOW – Movie of the Week.

NATIONAL COMMERClAL — A commercial produced for use throughout the

country.

NlGHT PREMlUM — A 10% surcharge for work performed after 8 p.m.

NOMEX — Brand name for fire-retardant undergarments.

OFF-CAMERA (OC or OS)– Dialogue delivered without the actor being on

screen.

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