Term
Clear the lens
A set instruction for crew, equipment, or unplanned movement to leave the camera’s field of view.
In practice
The call protects the frame immediately before or during a setup. It should not override a person’s safe path; camera and assistant-director teams coordinate where people can wait or cross.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary — ScreenSkills
- Film Industry Terminology — California Film Commission