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

Published September 11, 2010 | By Bman

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COLD READlNG — Unrehearsed reading of a scene, usually at auditions.

COMMlSSlON — Percentage of a performer’s earnings paid to agents or

managers for services rendered.

COMPOSlTE — A series of contrasting photos.

CONFLlCT — Status of being paid for services in a commercial for one

advertiser, thereby contractually preventing performing services in a

commercial for a competitor.

COPM — Conference of Personal Managers.

COPY — The script for a commercial or voice over.

CRANE SHOT — A camera shot raised over or above the set or the action.

CRAWL — Usually the end credits in a fiim or TV shot which “crawl” up the

screen.

CREDlTS — Performance experience listed on a resume; also, opening names

in a film or a n/ show.

CROSS-FADE — On camera, the