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Blocking

The rehearsal and planning of actor movement, camera position, and spatial relationships before a take.

Also known as: scene blocking, blocking rehearsal

Reviewed

Inputs

  • A brief, script, plan, or approved source material

Outputs

  • A documented handoff for the next department

Handoffs

  • Confirm assumptions, owner, timing, and review point.

In practice

The director and performers establish motivated movement while camera, sound, lighting, grip, art, and continuity translate it into marks, eyelines, coverage, access, and safe working paths. Blocking remains adjustable as performance and technical needs evolve.

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