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The Actors Encyclopaedia - BThe Actors Encyclopaedia - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z BACK DROP a large piece of canvas, usually painted with a scene, suspended behind the rest of the scenery. Also called a drop. BACK PROJECTION (Rear Projection) Live action is filmed in front of a screen upon which background action is projected. BACK STORY The history and personal relationships of a character before the events written in the script. BACK TO ONE! Cue for actors to return to the start of a scene. BACK-END DEAL Contract agreement for payment to be made after a project is produced, released, and begins making a profit. BACK-UP Actor who is hired to work only if the designated performer can't perform satisfactorily. BACKDROP A painted or plain surface hung from the grid and used to form a set on stage. BACKGROUND ACTION Action performed in the background of a shot. BACKGROUND ACTOR ""extra, atmosphere, non-principal performer who does not have lines. BACKING FLAT a painted canvas positioned behind a window or door in a set. BACKING Financial support for a production. BACKLIGHT A light that illuminates the actors from an upstage position. BACK LOT Area on studio property used for constructing large open-air sets or for filming outdoor scenes. BACKSTAGE Area off stage not seen by the audience. BALCONY Upper tier of seating in the auditorium. BALLAD A romantic, smoothly flowing song. BAR a pipe suspended above the stage upon which scenery, ighting and other equipment are hung. BARNDOOR Shutters attached to lights to control the amount of illumination. BEAT A deliberate pause for effect. BEAT Smallest unit of dramatic action which attempts to satisfy an intention. BEAUTY SHOT On TV soaps. A mimed scene over which the credits are rolled. BEGINNERS A call given to the actors who appear in the first part of a play. BELL BOARD A sound effects board on which are mounted different types of bells (doorbells, phone bells, etc.) BELOW-THE-LINE EXPENSES Production costs not included in the above-the-line expenses, such as material costs, music rights, publicity, trailer, etc. BELOW Toward the audience. BELT To sing in a forceful manner. BEST BOY Second in command to the gaffer or to the key grip. The best boy/grip is in charge of the rest of the grips and grip equipment; the best boy/electric is in charge of the rest of the electricians and the electrical equipment. BIFOCAL SPOT spotlight with special shutters to allow hard and soft edges. BIG and TALL MEN Male models wearing size 44 suit and up. BILLBOARD The opening announcements to a program. BILLING The relative sizes, positions, and order of names and a production's title in printed publicity material as well as the opening credits. BIO Short for biography. Used for a printed program or press release. BIOGRAPHIC PICTURE (Biopic) A filmed story of a person's life story. BIT PART A small role. BLACK BOX A theatre, usually small where the audience is in close proximity to the actors and action. BLACK COMEDY A comedy in which the humour is derived from "serious" subjects such as death, war, suffering, and murder. BLACK LIGHT ultra violet light. BLACKLISTING Discriminating against someone by refusing them work due to their personal, political, social, or religious beliefs. BLACKOUT Rapidly dimming lights to total darkness. BLACKS Black clothing worn by technical personnel during productions. BLACKS black curtains at the back and sides of the stage. BLANK VERSE A type of verse that approximates the rhythm of natural prose. BLOCKBUSTER Hit A movie which is a huge financial success. BLOCKING REHEARSALS A rehearsal during which the actors' stage movements are rehearsed. BLOCKING The movement and positioning of actors for a scene. BLUE PAGES Pages inserted into a script after it has been numbered and distributed. The new or revised pages are dated and printed on colored paper (first blue, then pink, etc.) BLUE SCREEN Shooting against a large blue or green (green screen) backdrop. Later, a background is electronically added to the filmed scene to create the final image. BODY DOUBLE An actor who replaces another actor in a scene because the double's body or part of the double's body is more suitable for the shot. Frequently used for shots requiring nudity or specific physical characteristics. BODY MAKEUP Makeup applied below the neck or above the wrists. BOMB A production that is a financial disaster. BOOK (THE) The stage manager's copy of the script which includes all cues and notes. AKA "prompt copy." BOOK To be offered and accept a role. BOOK The spoken dialogue in a musical or play. BOOK FLAT Two scenery flats hinged together in an "L" shape in order to be free standing. BOOKING A firm commitment to accept a role offered to an actor. BOOM MICROPHONE: AKA Boom Mike, Boom, Fishpole, Giraffe A long pole with a microphone on the end. The boom is extended out near the actor s. Ideally, the microphone at the end should be placed in the camera 's safe area . BOOM A pipe or pole supporting an overhead microphone, light or camera. BOOTH n. Control room for lights and sound equipment of a production facility. BOOTH area in the theatre with the light and sound boards. Usually in the back of the theatre facing the stage. BORDER Drapery or masking scenery hung above the acting area to mask overhead lights and the area above the stage. BOX OFFICE Area where admission tickets are sold for a performance. Also used mean the size of the audience or the amount of money taken in. BOX SET A set (usually of an interior space) composed of a back and two side walls and sometimes a ceiling. BREAK A LEG A traditional alternative to saying "Good Luck" (which is considered bad luck). BREAK CHARACTER Speaking or acting which is not in keeping with the character. BREAKAWAY Costume, prop or scenery element specially constructed to break or shatter easily. BREAKDOWN SCRIPT A list of all items, people, props, equipment, etc needed for a shoot on a daily basis. BREAKDOWN SERVICES LTD. A company that provides to talent agencies descriptions of roles being cast for film and television projects. BREAKDOWN A detailed description of roles to be cast for a production. BRIDGE Music linking two scenes. BRIDGE Walkway above the stage to reach stage equipment. BROADWAY Area of New York city on and adjacent to the street named Broadway where the commercial theatres of the united states are located. BUILD To increase the emotional level, loudness, rate, and energy of a line, speech, scene or song. BUMPER A short, non-commercial announcement such as "we'll be right back". BURLESQUE A sex and comedy variety show. BURY To hide someone or something out of sight in a scene. BUSINESS An incidental bit of unscripted or improvised action used to establish a character or establish the scene. BUSKER Itinerant open-air street players such as jugglers, conjurers or acrobats. BUYOUT An agreed-to offer of full payment to a performer in lieu of residuals. BUZZER Sound device used in a film/TV production that cues everyone to be quiet for the shooting of a scene, and later that a scene has finished shooting. The Actors Encyclopaedia - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
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