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

Published September 11, 2010 | By Bman

location shoots to compensate performer

for expenditures for meals not provided by the producer

PHOTO DOUBLE — An actor cast to perform on camera in place of another.

“POPPING” or PLOSlVE — the sudden release of blocked-in air causing a popping sound on the mike; usually with the letters “p,b,t,d,k,g. “

POV SHOT — Point-of-View shot; camera angle from the perspective of one

actor (character in the story).

“PREPPY” TYPE — An Eastern prep school-casual appearance.

PRlME TlME — Network programming aired 8-11 p.m. (7-10 p.m. in

Central/Mountain time zones).

PRlNClPAL — A performer with lines or special business which advances the

story line.

PRODUCER — Often called the Line Producer; the person responsible for the

day-to-day decision-making on a production.

PROFlClENCY TEST — An