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

Published September 11, 2010 | By Bman

usually in front of a

casting director, for which a reading is required.

AVAlL — A courtesy situation extended by an agent to a producer indicating

that a performer is available to work a certain job. Avails have no legal or

contractual status.

SACKGROUND — Extras.

BACK-UP — A performer hired to work only if the designated principal

doesn’t perform satisfactorily.

BEAUTY SHOT — On television soap operas, the shot over which the credits

are rolled.

BEST BOY — In films, the assistant to the Electrician.

BlLLlNG — The order of the names in the opening credits of a film or TV

show.

B10 — A resume in narrative form, usually for a printed program or press

release.

BLOCKlNG — Tha actual physical movements by actors in any scene.

BOOKlNG — A firm commitment to a