Film Set Terminology

Front

Action!

Back

Start filming

Front

Quiet on Set!

Back

Shh! About to Film

Front

Speed!

Back

Sound is recording

Front

What type of lens is this and what is it's focal length?

Back

Prime/Fixed Lens and 42.5 mm

Front

Rolling!

Back

Camera is rolling

Front

Hold for Sound

Back

Pause for loud plane/noise/siren/bell

Front

Back to One

Back

Camera & actors return to starting position

Front

Standing By

Back

Awaiting further instructions

Front

Last Looks

Back

Final call for hair/makeup/wardrobe on set

Front

Hot Set!

Back

Set is live to shoot, don’t touch anything