Reboot
A Reboot is a new production that restarts an existing franchise from the beginning with a fresh cast and updated vision, retaining the original intellectual property while establishing new continuity.
Remake
A Remake is a new production that recreates an earlier film or TV show with a new cast and updated production, retelling the same story rather than establishing new franchise continuity.
Rush Call
A Rush Call is a last-minute request for an actor or crew member to report to set with very little advance notice, sometimes just hours before they are needed.
Scene Shift
A Scene Shift is the process of moving and reconfiguring set pieces, props, and furniture between scenes or setups to prepare the production space for the next shot.
Sign-In Sheet
A Sign-In Sheet is the production document where cast and crew record their arrival and departure times each day, used for payroll and labor law compliance.
Star Wagon
A Star Wagon is a large private mobile dressing room assigned to lead actors on film and television productions, providing a comfortable space to rest and prepare between scenes.
Tempo
Tempo refers to the underlying rhythmic pulse of a performance — the internal beat that drives a scene forward, distinct from the external pace at which dialogue or action moves.
Tracking Shot
A Tracking Shot is a camera movement in which the camera physically travels through space — typically on a dolly or track — to follow a subject or reveal an environment.
Two-Shot
A Two-Shot is a camera framing that includes two subjects in the same frame simultaneously, used to show character relationships, capture dialogue, and establish spatial proximity.
Video Village
Video Village is the monitor station on a film set where directors and key creative personnel watch the live camera feed during filming, positioned away from the immediate set.