Film Lingo

FILMLINGO

BY J O E

C47C47’s are another name for clothespins. These little guys are affordable and can be very useful if you need to clip on some gels on a light source.

STICKSIf someone calls for sticks on set, they’re usually talking about tripods.

No, they don’t want to play fetch.

COOKIENow, this may sound delicious, but a cookie on set is a device that is used to create different light patterns.Not for eating.

DEADCAT Don’t worry, no animals are harmed on film sets!-- A dead cat is a fuzzy cover that goes around the end of a boom mic to block out any wind distortion.

MAGIC HOURThe time right before sunrise/after sunset in which the sky is somewhat dark but still illuminated. Often lasts only 20 minutes despite its name

ADRThe process of re-recording lines after shooting to replace poor-quality sound or slightly alter line delivery.