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

Published September 11, 2010 | By Bman

studio.

SLATE — A small chalkboard and clapper device, used to mark and identify

shots on film for editing; also, the process of verbal identification by a

performer in a taped audition (e.g., “Slate your name!”).

SOAP — Soap opera or daytime drama.

SOF — Sound on film.

SOT — Sound on tape.

SOUNDTRACK — The audio portion of a film or TV production.

SPEClAL BUSlNESS — Specially directed action by an extra player.

SPOT — A commercial message, usually booked at random.

STAGE MANAGER — The person who oversees the technical aspects of an instudio production.

STANDARD UNlON CONTRACT — The standard format/contract approved

by the Unions and offered to performers prior to the job.

STANDARDS & PRACTlCES — The network TV censorship departments.

STAND-INS — Extra