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Abby Singer shot

The second-to-last planned camera setup of the shooting day, announced so departments can prepare for wrap.

Also known as: Abby Singer, Abby

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In practice

The call is a courtesy and planning signal, not a guarantee that the schedule will not change. The final setup is commonly called the martini shot.

Name origin

The term is named for production manager and assistant director Abby Singer, who was known for warning crews when only two setups remained.

Confidence: Probable

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