Writers Guild of America (WGA)
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) represents screenwriters and TV writers, protecting intellectual property and ensuring fair pay and residuals.
YouTuber
A YouTuber is an individual who creates and publishes content on YouTube, often monetizing their videos through ads, sponsorships, and merchandise sales.
Zoom Lens
A zoom lens is a type of camera lens that allows the focal length to be adjusted, enabling the camera operator to zoom in or out without moving the camera.
Color Grading
Color grading is the process of adjusting colors, contrast, and brightness in a film or video to achieve a desired visual style or mood.
Assistant Camera (AC)
Assistant Camera (AC) crew members support the Director of Photography by maintaining focus, managing the clapperboard, and handling all camera equipment on set.
Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR)
Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) is the post-production process of re-recording an actor’s dialogue in a studio to replace unusable audio from the original shoot.
Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP)
The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) is the US trade organization representing commercial production companies, setting industry standards and negotiating union agreements for commercial work.
Association of Talent Agents (ATA)
The Association of Talent Agents (ATA) is a US trade group representing licensed talent agencies, negotiating franchise agreements with unions and setting standards for legitimate agent representation.
Best Boy Electric (BBE)
The Best Boy Electric (BBE) is the assistant department head of the electrical crew, managing logistics, scheduling, and equipment for the Gaffer on film and TV productions.
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
A Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is a union contract that sets minimum pay, working conditions, and residual structures for union actors and crew in film and TV productions.