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• OpenEXR sequence

  An ordered set of high-dynamic-range OpenEXR image files used extensively in visual effects.

• Operating line

  The hand line used by an operator to move a manual counterweight line set.

• Optical flow

  Motion estimation between frames used to synthesize intermediate pictures for retiming or conversion.

• Optical low-pass filter

  A sensor-front optical element used to reduce aliasing and moiré before image sampling.

• Option agreement

  A contract granting an exclusive limited period to acquire specified underlying screen rights on defined terms.

• Orchestra pit

  A lowered or adaptable area between stage and audience used for musicians and associated equipment.

• Orchestra shell

  Reflective scenic panels arranged around musicians to shape acoustic projection and appearance.

• Orchestrator

  An Orchestrator translates a Composer’s themes, sketches, MIDI mockups, piano parts, or detailed cues into complete notation for the selected ensemble. They assign material across instruments, shape voicing, register, articulation, dynamics, balance, doublings, and playable technique, preserve the Composer’s intent, adapt to budget and session limits, and prepare clear scores for copying, conducting, recording, and revision.

• Original camera file

  A native digital file created by a camera before editorial transcoding or rendering.

• Original Version DCP

  A self-contained digital-cinema package carrying the primary picture, sound, and timed-text assets for a version.

• Outline

  A structured scene-by-scene or sequence-level plan for a proposed screenplay or episode.

• Output list

  A document mapping console outputs to loudspeakers, monitors, recording, broadcast, communications, or other destinations.

• Over-the-shoulder shot

  A shot framing one subject past the shoulder or body of another.

• Overcurrent

  Current exceeding the rated capacity of a conductor or equipment.

• Overcurrent protection

  A fuse or breaker system opening a circuit during excessive current conditions.

• Overhead diagram

  A top-down schematic showing planned camera, performer, lighting, or equipment positions.

• Overhead frame

  A suspended or supported frame that holds diffusion, bounce, or negative fill above a scene.

• Overhead load

  Equipment or material suspended above people that requires engineered support, inspection, and a controlled exclusion zone.

• Overwrite edit

  An edit placing source into a timeline while replacing material within the destination duration.

• Oxygen-deficient atmosphere

  An atmosphere containing insufficient oxygen for safe unprotected breathing and function.

• P-frame

  A predictively coded picture reconstructed using an earlier reference picture and residual data.

• Package validation

  Automated and human checking that a delivery package is complete, correctly structured, synchronized, and within specification.

• Packing list

  A package document enumerating included assets and their identifiers for ingest and validation.

• Page eighth

  A scheduling convention dividing a script page into eighths to estimate scene length.

• Page-one rewrite

  An extensive rewrite that substantially reconceives a screenplay rather than revising isolated pages.

• Paint sample

  A labeled application of proposed paint color and finish on a representative material.

• Paint Supervisor

  A Paint Supervisor plans and oversees paint-department labor, materials, equipment, preparation, application, protection, drying, quality, touch-ups, and cleanup for production scenery and facilities. They interpret approved color and finish direction, estimate quantities and time, assign forepersons or painters, coordinate construction readiness and access, monitor safety and environmental controls, and report completion or changes to construction and art leadership.

• Paint-out

  Frame-by-frame removal or replacement of an unwanted photographed object or artifact.

• Pan shot

  A camera rotation left or right around a substantially fixed support position.

• PAR can

  A compact parabolic-aluminized-reflector fixture that produces a directional beam for stage or location lighting.

• Parachuting safety

  Specialized planning for intentional parachute descents, aerial exits, landing zones, and related filming.

• Parked channel

  A lighting channel or address held at a fixed value outside ordinary cue playback.

• Parking map

  A location drawing identifying approved parking, truck positions, loading, shuttles, restrictions, and emergency access.

• Parking plan

  A mapped allocation of crew, cast, trucks, working vehicles, visitors, and accessible parking.

• Patch sheet

  A map of how live inputs are assigned to console channels, stage boxes, splitters, or recording paths.

• Pay or play

  A negotiated compensation commitment that may remain payable even if the performer’s services are not used.

• Payroll Accountant

  A Payroll Accountant manages the financial and documentary workflow required to pay production employees accurately under approved timecards, rates, contracts, allowances, fringes, taxes, and deductions. They review start paperwork and time, resolve discrepancies with departments and payroll providers, reconcile payroll reports to the ledger and budget, protect sensitive data, and maintain records for audits, unions, residual systems, and wrap.

• PCM audio

  Pulse-code modulation, a method representing sampled audio amplitude as numerical values.

• Pedestal shot

  A vertical camera move raising or lowering the whole camera while maintaining orientation.

• Performance report

  A stage-management record of an individual performance’s timing, cast, cues, incidents, and deviations.

• Performer agreement

  A contract engaging a performer and setting compensation, services, usage rights, credit, and conditions.

• Permissible exposure limit

  A legally enforceable occupational exposure limit for a substance under a specified averaging period or ceiling.

• Permit packet

  The collection of location permits, traffic plans, insurance, site rules, and supporting approvals.

• Permit to work

  A formal authorization controlling specified hazardous work for a limited place, time, and condition.

• Personal Assistant

  A Personal Assistant supports one individual’s authorized professional and practical needs during production by managing schedules, communications, approved errands, travel details, personal items, visitors, and follow-ups. They coordinate discreetly with production while respecting privacy, employment boundaries, security, expenses, and the difference between serving their employer and directing crew or accessing information beyond their role.

• Personal fall arrest

  A system intended to stop a person after a fall while limiting forces and preventing contact with a lower level.

• Personal Makeup Artist

  A Personal Makeup Artist is engaged to provide consistent makeup services for a specific performer while coordinating with the production’s Makeup Department Head and approved character design. They prepare and maintain the performer’s looks, manage a trusted kit and schedule, protect privacy and skin health, document continuity, communicate product or timing needs, and avoid making unauthorized changes that affect the wider production.

• Personal monitor mixer

  A performer-operated device creating an individual monitor mix from assigned audio channels.

• Petty cash

  Production money issued for small authorized expenses that are impractical to process through normal purchasing.

• Petty-cash float

  A fixed advance issued to a crew member or department to cover approved small purchases.

• Phantom power

  DC power sent through balanced microphone lines to operate compatible condenser microphones and active devices.

• Phase alignment

  Adjustment of timing or polarity so related audio signals combine as intended.

• Phase balance

  The distribution of connected loads to avoid excessive imbalance among electrical phases.

• Photo Double

  A Photo Double appears on camera in place of a principal performer for angles, inserts, distant views, over-the-shoulder shots, or specific body details where the principal is unavailable or unnecessary. They match relevant appearance and movement, wear duplicated wardrobe and styling, reproduce blocking, protect continuity, and follow precise framing and performance direction so the substitution remains convincing.

• Photogrammetry capture

  Systematic overlapping photography used to reconstruct measurable three-dimensional surfaces or objects.

• Photosensitive-epilepsy test

  An automated and reviewed check for flashing or patterned images that may pose photosensitive seizure risk.

• Pickup line

  A separately recorded portion of dialogue captured to repair or provide an alternate within a take.

• Pickup shot

  A short additional shot captured later to repair, extend, or clarify existing coverage.

• Picture car

  A vehicle selected, prepared, and photographed as part of a story or visual design.

• Picture Car Coordinator

  A Picture Car Coordinator sources, prepares, documents, transports, maintains, matches, and coordinates vehicles that appear on camera. They interpret period, character, action, duplication, modification, licensing, insurance, safety, and continuity needs; work with art, props, stunts, effects, camera, and locations; and make sure approved vehicles and qualified operators are ready for rehearsals and takes.

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