Planning Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Prod | Production |
| Pre-pro | Pre-production |
| PPM | Pre-production meeting with the client |
| Recce | Location scouting visit |
| Call sheet | Daily schedule and contacts |
On-Set Terms
- Call time: when you must arrive.
- Rolling / speed: camera and sound are recording.
- Cut: stop the take.
- Back to one: return to starting positions.
- Martini shot: the last shot of the day.
- Wrap: end of the day or the shoot.
- B-roll: supporting footage.
Post-Production Terms
Rough cut
First assembled edit.
Picture lock
Edit approved and frozen.
Online
Final finishing at full quality.
Pickups
Extra shots filmed later.
Set Etiquette Tips
- Silence phones when rolling
- Stay out of eyelines
- Ask before touching kit
- Repeat instructions back
- Keep walkie chatter brief
- Thank the crew at wrap
Professional standards are discussed in pro video services, and craft habits in the craft of video.
Working Smoothly With Crews
A client-friendly film studio in India will explain terms as you go. A production-savvy marketing agency in India can translate between client and crew. A well-run set crew keeps communication clear. In Bengaluru, a Bangalore set crew uses the same shorthand, as do the most organised film sets in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does video prod mean?
Short for video production.
What is a martini shot?
The last shot of the shooting day.
What is a PPM?
A pre-production meeting where the client and production team confirm plans.
What does picture lock mean?
The edit is approved and frozen before finishing.
Speak the Set's Language
Video prod slang makes sets efficient. Learn the terms and you'll follow every conversation. For a smooth, well-communicated shoot, book a crew that explains as it goes.
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