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

Published September 11, 2010 | By Bman

read a script while looking into the lens. It is usually located near to the

lens.

TEST MARKET — Airing of a commercial in one area to determine response.

TlGHT SHOT — Framing of a shot with little or no space around the central

figure(s) or feature(s); usually a close up.

THEATRlCAL — Television shows or feature film work, as opposed to

commercials.

3/4″ TAPE — lndustrial quality video tape; requires special tape deck.

TlME & 1/2 — Overtime payment of 1 1/2 times the hourly rate.

TRADES — Trade papers, periodicals carrying entertainment information.

TRAlLER — A series of excerpts or clips, used to promote a film or television

show.

TRUCKlNG — A camera move, involving shifts side to side.

TURNAROUND — The number of hours between dismissal one day and call

time the