Boom Operator
A boom operator is responsible for holding and positioning the boom mic on set to capture clear audio while staying out of the camera frame.
Booth
A booth is a soundproof room used by voice actors, narrators, or singers to record audio in a controlled, noise-free environment.
Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio refers to the proportional relationship between the width and height of a screen or image, affecting how scenes are composed.
Assistant Director (AD)
An Assistant Director (AD) helps manage the production schedule and crew, ensuring the shoot stays on track.
Assistant Editor
An assistant editor helps organize footage and supports the lead editor in assembling the final cut of a film or TV show.
Associate Producer
An associate producer supports the producer with various tasks, including logistics, coordination, and creative input on film and TV productions.
Audiobook Agreement
The SAG-AFTRA Audiobook Agreement covers narrators and voice actors in audiobooks, ensuring fair pay, residuals, and protections for union talent.
Audition
An audition is a performance where actors demonstrate their skills and suitability for a specific role in film, theater, or TV.
Audition Prep
Audition prep is the process actors follow to prepare for an audition, including selecting material, rehearsing, and perfecting their delivery.
Auspice
Auspice refers to the production company or network that oversees the creative and financial aspects of a television or film project.