Talk:Glossary of motion picture terms

Not yet a glossary
Thanks for creating this article. However, in its current state, it isn't a glossary but rather an index, because a glossary requires definitions. Opencooper (talk) 15:21, 8 June 2017 (UTC)

Hard to reference terms
I'll start a list here of some terms I think should be incorporated, but (like many already listed here without definitions) are hard to find actual reliable sources to cite.


 * Strike - multiple definitions:
 * To break down a set, or the period of time during which a set is dismantled.
 * as in phrase 'Strike an Arc', is how you lit old carbon-arc stage lights.
 * Striking - warning to crew that bright lights are being turned on.
 * Wild wall - a wall or piece of set designed to be removed easily for camera and crew access.
 * Calling Grace - when producers ask union crew to continue through meal break to finish the current setup.
 * French hours - no break for meal but food is available all day. Article exists, but has really poor refs.
 * Stinger - light gauge extension cords (ie., 120v edison)
 * Bandit - a cable bundle made of individually insulated heavy gauge conductors bound together along their length; used for power distribution, often with Camlock connectors.
 * Flag, cutter, net, scrim, jel - grip gear to block, diffuse, tint, or shape light
 * Call, call time, or crew call - the time crew is expected to report to set or their work trucks.
 * Cover - moving to a different shooting location due to weather. Cover set: a set prepped to shoot in case crew comes in for cover.
 * Honeywagon - portable bathrooms.
 * PA - production assistant.
 * Jack - a type of brace commonly use to hold up scenery or sets.

Strangerpete (talk) 13:41, 20 November 2021 (UTC); edited 14:14, 3 January 2022 (UTC)