Practical Aesthetics
Practical Aesthetics is an acting technique that emphasizes breaking down scenes into actionable steps, focusing on the character’s objective and clear actions.
Practical Effects
Practical effects are physical special effects created on set during filming, such as explosions, prosthetics, and animatronics, adding realism to scenes.
Pre-Production
Pre-production is the planning phase of filmmaking or TV production that occurs before filming, involving casting, budgeting, scheduling, and securing locations.
Pre-screen audition
A pre-screen audition is an initial audition where actors are screened by casting directors before being invited to a more formal audition or callback.
Opening Credits
Opening credits list the key cast, crew, and production companies at the beginning of a film or TV show, often using visuals or animation to set the tone.
Option Agreement
An option agreement is a contract where a producer pays for the exclusive rights to develop a book, script, or idea into a film or TV show for a set period of time.
Of-Screen (OS)
OS (Off-Screen) refers to dialogue or sounds heard but not seen in a scene, often used to maintain focus on on-screen action while adding important audio elements.
Out Time
Out time refers to the time when a cast or crew member finishes their workday on set, used to track hours worked and ensure accurate payment.
Over-the-Shoulder (OTS)
An over-the-shoulder (OTS) shot is a camera technique used in film or TV where the camera captures a character’s perspective while including part of their shoulder or head.
Overdub
Overdub is the process of recording new audio over existing tracks in post-production, commonly used to enhance or replace dialogue, sound effects, or music.