Friday, August 5, 2011

Film Crew Slang

Apple Box: A  plywood box that is a standard piece of gear on a film set. They are used as platforms to raise or lower furniture, equipment or even actors. Lights and other gear can be mounted on them or dolly track leveled.There are literally hundreds of uses for this item. They also come in different sizes....full apple (8"×20"×12"), 1/2 apple (4" x 20" x12"), 1/4 apple (2"×20"×12") and an 1/8 apple also known as a pancake (1"×20"×12")

Extra: Grip to Ground Adapter: An apple box being used as a seat by one of the grips.

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