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The Actors Encyclopaedia - I J K

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

IATSE
International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees.
IAU
Italian Actors' Union.
ID
A brief (10 seconds or less) commercial message which depicts or mentions a sponsor's name, product or service during broadcast over television or radio
ILLUSTRATION MODEL
A model who poses for an artist or with a product (excluding fashion.)
IMPROVISATION
To perform without preparation.
IMU
International Musicians Union.
IN
Toward the center of the acting area.
IN MEDIAS RES
A plot device where the action starts at an exciting point then flashes back to the beginning proceeding to the end.
IN POST
During post-production.
IN THE MOMENT
Involved in the immediate emotional motivation.
IN THE ROUND
Seating arrangement where the acting area is enclosed on all sides by seating.
"IN" TIME
The time of day to begin the production day or to return from a break.
INAMORATA
The female love interest. The leading lady of a commedia dell'arte group.
INCITING INCIDENT
Action near the beginning of a play that gets the main action going.
INDEPENDENT FILM
A movie produced by a production company not controlled a major studio.
INDEPENDENT
A broadcast station not affiliated with a network.
INDICATE
To play an action in an overly obvious manner.
INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM
a production designed to promote directly or indirectly the image of an organization, its products or services or education in the use of its products or services. Not intended for broadcast on television.
INFANT MODEL
A baby between 6 and 18 months old who appears in commercials or print ads.
INFORMAL MODELING
Model work in a department or retail store or other commercial establishment where the model is not on a platform and can interact with customers.
INGENUE
A young, female lead role
INNER PROSCENIUM
False proscenium that temporarily reduces the opening of the permanent proscenium.
INSERT
A close-up shot that will be "inserted" into the final version of a film during editing.
INSET
A small scene set inside a larger one.
INT. (INTERIOR)
A scene shot indoors.
INTERCUT
To resume recording just prior to the point where an error was made.
INTERCUTTING
Alternate scenes between action occurring at two different locations.
INTERIOR MONOLOGUE
A monolog understood by the audience to represent the unspoken thoughts of a character.
INTERIOR
Scene filmed to represent a indoor location.
INTERLUDE
A scene that suspends the main flow of action.
INTERMISSION
A formal break between acts of a performance during which the audience can usually move about the house, get refreshments, etc.
INTERSTITIAL
Brief, non-commercial, non-PSA material which fills short periods of time between main programs on pay or cable television.
INTERTITLES
A title card appearing inter cut with a scene . Contrast with subtitles. Frequently used with silent films.
INTERVIEW
A meeting between agent or client and talent to see if the talent is right for the job.
INVESTOR
Financial backer for a commercial production.
IRONY
A literary device in which what is stated contrasts or conflicts with what is suggested.
ISO BOOTH
(isolation booth) A small room for recording a sound in isolation from other sounds.
ITALIAN RUN-THROUGH
A rehearsal run at "double time". To help actors overcome problems with slow pacing.
JINGLE
A short commercial message set to music.
JUMP CUT
A cut which conveys an abrupt change in time and/or place.
JUMP TUNE
A fast show tune with a strong beat.
JUNIOR MODEL
A young looking teen model who fits the smaller sizes.
JUVENILE
Role of a young man.
JUVES
Short for” Juveniles" - the child members of the company.
KABUKI
Popular theatre of Japan usually featuring stock, superhuman heroes and villains.
KEEPER
A good take.
KEY GRIP
The chief of a group of grips.
KEY LIGHT
The primary source of illumination.
KICKOFF
The start principal photography .
KILL
To switch off.

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