Film Crew Slang

Last Man- phrase that refers to the last person to get their food at lunch; usually used because lunch should not officially start until the last man has gone through the catering line. It ensures that everyone gets an equal amount of time to eat. Production and AD departments will monitor this and record the exact time on the Daily Production Report.

Daily Production Report-The form filled out each day of production for a movie, television show, commercial, music video etc. summarizing what occurred that day. There is no standard template but the information required is often the same.

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Ya bro I lift...110% all day. Always get the shot. Airstrip Attack 8--Jeffrey John Hart

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Some fun down town Nashville this evening for MCS with an Arri---Brian Bass

Guns, cameras, and sunshine.---FBS Grad Tim Yoder

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My private screening room for the morning! Two hours of Space Footage with Butch Wilmore, our latest on-orbit cameraman.----Cinematographer James Neihouse

Film Slang

Slug Line- In a screenplay it is the Master Scene Heading that describes the basic where and when of the scene.
Example:
INT. ROBERT'S OFFICE-DAY  (Interior of Roberts office in daytime)
EXT. STREET-NIGHT (Exterior on a Street at Night)

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Backstage with David Copperfield after the show. Incredible performance! Mind still blown.---FBS Grad Brent Martin

Dialogue Greatness

The Big Steal (1949)

Jane Greer to Robert Mitchum: What I like about you is you’re rock bottom. I wouldn’t expect you to understand this, but it’s a great comfort for a girl to know she could not possibly sink any lower.

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Master's series talk featuring Robert Yeoman, ASC, cinematographer for "The Grand Budapest Hotel" at NAB show---James Neihouse

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Wheel guy (Pat Sajak) and the boss man- Nicolas Moo

Beach Days!--Dan Abbott

Dialogue Greatness

Madagascar (2005)- This is a G film, but throughout the history of movies writers have found ways to amuse us with clever dialogue.
Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock) is running down the beach towards the Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller). They are both shouting each other's name in a classic slow-motion Hollywood reunion. As they get closer, Zebra notices that the expression and voice of the Lion is not happy but very angry. Zebra puts on the brakes and runs away screaming "Ohhhh, Sugar, Honey, Iced, Tea!".
Work it out yourself....

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Vote for Rayvon tonight!!! Tweet all your friends!!---Wardrobe Spvr. Abby F.

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Shot from the new @moriahpeters music video I just lensed in Nashville. ---Leo Jaramillo

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That's my boy! Among the many other things he's doing on orbit, astronaut Terry Virts is shooting scenes for our next IMAX Space Film. I got word from him yesterday that he had shot this typhoon for us. Can't wait to see those images come down, love it when my students do good----Cinematographer James Neihouse  (Photo credit: NASA/Terry Virts
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Canon overload---Tim Yoder

Film Production Radio Etiquette

Walkie Talkie Radio Etiquette on Set

Tips for Proper Radio Use:
*Be professional
*Always use your name when identifying yourself. Common practice is to say "Go for ____(your name)" when someone calls for you.
* Keep your voice low when taking on the radio. Most crew will have ear pieces but keep your voice down. Especially when around actors. Just because they are not in front of camera does not mean they are not working.
*Know that anyone could be hearing your conversation.
* If you need to have an extended conversation (or private) take it to another channel. Do this  by telling the other person "Go to Channel___". For really private talks it's best to ask them to meet you in person.
*Production Assistants (P.A.s): If someone higher up than you has their radio battery go dead, give them yours and get yourself a new one. Same if their radio breaks. Be prepared by carrying a couple of extra radio batteries with you. You are being Johnny On the Spot by being so prepared!
* Always say "copy" meaning that you heard and understand. Without a response, people wonder if you heard them or not.

Common Radio Codes:
10-1: Going to the bathroom doing #1
10-2: Going to the bathroom doing #2 (It's not to be gross, just saying that it will take a little longer than #1)
10-4: I have heard and understand
10-20 or 20: Location of someone or something as in "What's your 20?"
"Copy": I Have heard and understand
"Do You Copy?": Did you hear me? Do you understand?
"Radio Check": Say this if you are not sure that your radio is transmitting or working. The proper response is "Good Check". If you hear someone ask for a radio check....respond!
"Stand by": Means that I am busy at the moment and will respond ASAP.
"Flying In": Always respond when asked to bring something or someone to the set. It lets them know that you are on it. Also lets us know that multiple people are not attempting to do the same task and wasting precious manpower and time.

This is only a small sample of the lingo used on sets. As you get more experienced in the professional world you will learn the language. Be aware that there are different variations on terms, so don’t look like a dummy. East Coast and West Coast terms sometimes differ. The British terms differ. Be willing to learn. When in doubt ask.

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Little planet weekend camp trip!----Cam Op Tim Yoder

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Forgot I took these in Cali.--Lambert M.

My home on a Friday Night looks like the back of an In and Out Burger T-shirt--Cinematographer Leo Jaramillo

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What a great day! Even if your stuck at Warner Bros. making T.V.- Wes A.