Set – The location where filming is taking place.

Background (BG) – Extras who create atmosphere in a scene.

Featured Extra – An extra given more screen visibility, often singled out in a shot (but without dialogue).

Stand-In – A person who substitutes for an actor during lighting and camera setups.

Double – Someone who replaces an actor for specific shots (can be photo double, stunt double, or hand double).

Holding – A designated area where background actors wait between filming.

Call Sheet – The daily schedule sent to cast and crew with times, locations, and scene info.

Wrap – The official end of filming for the day.

Lunch – The meal break; usually occurs 6 hours after call time.

Grace – An additional 12-minute window production may use before officially calling “meal break.”

Overtime (OT) – Extra pay earned once you go beyond the contracted work hours.

Quiet on Set – Direction for everyone to stop talking before rolling sound.

Rolling – The camera and/or sound are recording.

Background Action! – The cue for extras to start performing their background activity.

Cut – The director’s command to stop filming.

Reset – Return to your original position before the take began to start again.

Hot Set – A set that is dressed for filming and should not be touched or moved.

Voucher – The document you fill out for payroll (tracks hours and bumps).

Turnaround – The required time off between wrap one day and call time the next (usually 10–12 hours).

Meal Penalty – Compensation when production does not break for meals on time.

Per Diem – A daily allowance for meals and expenses, typically for out-of-town talent.

“Real People” Casting – Extras who are authentic to the role (e.g., real doctors, athletes).

Special Ability Extra – An extra with a skill needed for the scene (e.g., swimming, dancing, sports).

Silent Bit – A background role with a very brief moment of directed action that stands out (but not a speaking role).