Residuals (Usage)
Residuals are payments made to actors, writers, and other talent for the repeated use or airing of a project after its initial release, such as in syndication or streaming.
Residuals and Royalties Abroad
Residuals and royalties abroad are payments made to actors, writers, and musicians for the international distribution of their work, such as through streaming or syndication.
Resolution
Resolution refers to the clarity of an image or video, determined by the number of pixels, with higher resolutions offering sharper and more detailed visuals.
Resume
A resume in the entertainment industry is a document that lists an actor’s or director’s experience, skills, and credits, typically submitted with headshots or reels.
Pre-Visualization (Previs)
Pre-visualization (previs) is the process of creating rough digital or storyboard representations of scenes to help plan shots and action sequences before filming.
Premiere
A premiere is the first public screening of a film or TV show, often held as a red-carpet event with cast and crew in attendance to generate excitement and publicity.
Press Junket
A press junket is a promotional event where the media interviews the cast and crew of a film or TV show in a series of brief, back-to-back interviews.
Press Kit
A press kit is a package of promotional materials sent to media outlets to generate publicity for a film or TV show, typically including a synopsis, cast bios, images, and video clips.
Principal Photography
Principal photography is the main phase of filming in a movie or TV production, where the majority of scenes and dialogue are captured with the cast and crew.
Producer
A producer is responsible for overseeing the entire production of a film or TV show, including financing, hiring, and ensuring the project stays on budget and schedule.