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• Compositor

  A Compositor combines live-action plates, computer-generated imagery, matte paintings, effects, cleanup, color adjustments, and other visual elements into a finished shot. They integrate edges, light, depth, motion, grain, focus, lens behavior, atmosphere, and color so separately created material reads as one intentional photographic image.

• Compound clip

  A grouped timeline object that packages multiple synchronized elements for editing as one item.

• Computer-generated imagery

  Imagery created or substantially manipulated with computer graphics for integration into a shot, sequence, or complete animated work.

• Concept

  The central dramatic or factual idea from which a screen project is developed.

• Concept art

  Exploratory artwork used to develop and communicate environments, characters, objects, mood, or visual problems.

• Condenser microphone

  A microphone whose diaphragm and charged backplate form a sound-sensitive capacitor that converts acoustic vibration into an electrical signal.

• Condenser microphone backplate

  The rigid conductive plate positioned close to a condenser microphone diaphragm to form a variable capacitor.

• Conditions precedent

  Specified requirements that must be satisfied or waived before a contract or financing obligation becomes effective.

• Condor

  Film-set slang for a telescopic or articulating boom lift used to elevate lighting, diffusion, rigging access, or personnel.

• Confidence monitor

  A display showing presenters program, notes, timing, remote guests, or return information.

• Confined space

  A space with limited entry or exit not designed for continuous occupancy.

• Confined-space attendant

  A trained person stationed outside a permit space to monitor entrants and initiate required response.

• Confined-space entry permit

  A document authorizing entry into a permit-required confined space after specified hazards and controls are addressed.

• Conform

  The process of rebuilding a locked edit from original camera or source media for finishing.

• Console scene

  A saved set of live-console parameters that can be recalled for a cue, song, speaker, or segment.

• Console snapshot

  A stored set of selected digital-console parameters recalled for a song, scene, or event state.

• Consolidate media

  A workflow copying required project media, often with handles, into a controlled package.

• Constant bit rate

  An encoding mode targeting a substantially fixed data rate over time.

• Construction Buyer

  A Construction Buyer sources and purchases lumber, sheet goods, hardware, fasteners, coatings, tools, rentals, specialty fabrication, and other materials required by production construction. They interpret specifications and quantities, compare availability and lead times, place authorized orders, coordinate delivery and returns, track costs and receipts, resolve substitutions with approval, and keep crews supplied without making unapproved design or engineering changes.

• Construction Coordinator

  A Construction Coordinator leads the estimating, scheduling, staffing, purchasing, building, modification, strike, and restoration of production sets and related structures. They translate approved designs and drawings into workable construction plans, organize shops and crews, coordinate materials and stages, control costs and changes, communicate readiness, and align construction with art, scenic, lighting, grip, effects, safety, and shooting schedules.

• Construction drawing

  A detailed drawing issued to fabricate, assemble, or install scenic or production elements.

• Construction Foreman

  A Construction Foreman leads daily set-building work under the Construction Coordinator, translating drawings and schedules into crew assignments, material flow, tool and access planning, quality checks, and progress reporting. They coordinate carpenters and related crafts, solve field conditions, implement approved changes, maintain safe organized work areas, and deliver sets ready for scenic, dressing, lighting, and shooting.

• Construction Medic

  A Construction Medic provides first-aid coverage for production construction, scenic, fabrication, rigging, and shop work, where crews may use machinery, power tools, lifts, chemicals, heavy materials, and work at height. They prepare for craft-specific injuries, inspect emergency access and supplies, respond within scope, coordinate advanced care, document treatment, and communicate prevention concerns without replacing safety supervision.

• Contact microphone

  A transducer that captures vibration through direct contact with an object or surface.

• Contingency cue

  A prepared alternate cue used when normal show conditions or equipment are unavailable.

• Contingency plan

  A prepared response for weather, access, equipment, personnel, safety, or schedule disruption.

• Continuity

  The practice of maintaining consistent action, eyelines, props, wardrobe, and screen direction across takes.

• Continuity bible

  A controlled visual and written reference for story chronology, looks, props, sets, injuries, and recurring details.

• Continuity Editor

  A Continuity Editor reviews and shapes edited material for coherent screen direction, action, performance, dialogue, props, wardrobe, time, geography, and story logic. They identify mismatches that distract or confuse, compare alternate takes and coverage, propose edits or pickups, track unresolved issues, and help the editorial team preserve intentional discontinuities while fixing mistakes that undermine audience understanding.

• Continuity log

  A record of action, eyelines, props, wardrobe, camera, and take details used to match coverage.

• Continuity photograph

  A reference image documenting approved wardrobe, hair, makeup, props, dressing, or physical state.

• Continuity reset

  The restoration of action and visible elements to their recorded starting state.

• Contrast viewing glass

  A dark monocular viewing filter used to evaluate relative lighting contrast and source direction without continuously viewing the full scene brightness.

• Control channel

  A console-level identifier used to select and operate one fixture or logical device.

• Control universe

  A numbered logical address space transporting a defined group of entertainment-control slots.

• Controlled descender

  A rigging device used to lower a performer or load at a managed speed.

• Convolution reverb

  A process applying an impulse response to audio to simulate a measured acoustic response.

• Copyright report

  A legal or clearance report documenting copyright ownership, registrations, licenses, and unresolved issues.

• Core load

  Motion-picture film wound on a hub without the protective flanges of a daylight spool.

• Cost code

  A budget or accounting identifier used to classify production commitments and actual spending.

• Cost report

  A periodic accounting report comparing budget, actual costs, commitments, and projected final cost.

• Costume breakdown

  A script analysis mapping each character’s wardrobe needs by scene, story day, action, and continuity.

• Costume change plot

  A timed record of performer costume changes and the locations, crew, and sequence needed to execute them.

• Costume Coordinator

  A Costume Coordinator runs the department’s office systems for crew, calendars, fittings, vendors, purchase orders, invoices, rentals, shipping, inventory, files, and communication. They keep costume decisions and physical items traceable from prep through returns and wrap.

• Costume Designer

  A Costume Designer creates the clothing language of a film or television production. They analyze story and character, research period and culture, design or select garments, define palettes and silhouettes, collaborate with actors and department heads, supervise fittings and fabrication, and protect costume continuity from prep through photography.

• Costume PA

  A Costume PA supports costume-office and workroom logistics by organizing supplies, preparing labels and paperwork, making authorized pickups and returns, moving racks and bags, assisting laundry and shipping, setting fitting spaces, and updating trackers. They protect garments and confidential performer information, retain receipts, and follow handling instructions rather than making independent design, fitting, purchase, or continuity decisions.

• Costume Supervisor

  A Costume Supervisor runs the costume department’s budget, staffing, schedule, fittings, inventory, purchases, rentals, workroom, trailers, continuity systems, and daily logistics under the Costume Designer. They turn the design plan into an accountable operation that can dress the cast in shooting order.

• Costume test

  A photographed or filmed fitting used to evaluate wardrobe design on the performer and through the camera system.

• Costumer

  A Costumer prepares, fits, dresses, maintains, tracks, repairs, cleans, and organizes costumes for assigned performers or groups. They follow the Costume Designer’s approved looks and the Key Costumer’s daily plan while protecting comfort, privacy, continuity, garment condition, and schedule.

• Counterweight arbor

  A guided metal frame holding counterweights that balance a theatrical line set.

• Counterweight fly system

  A theatrical rigging system balancing line-set load with adjustable counterweights in an arbor.

• Cover set

  An alternate interior or protected location scheduled so production can continue when weather or another condition prevents planned exterior work.

• Coverage

  The set of shots captured to provide editorial options for constructing a scene.

• Coverage pass

  A planned run capturing one component or angle of a scene’s editorial coverage.

• Cowboy shot

  A medium-long framing that typically shows a performer from around mid-thigh upward, historically leaving a holstered gun visible.

• Crab dolly

  A steerable camera dolly capable of moving laterally or diagonally as well as forward and backward without relying solely on straight track.

• Craft Service Assistant

  A Craft Service Assistant helps operate snack, beverage, coffee, water, and hydration stations for cast and crew throughout the shooting day. They shop and load supplies, set and replenish stations, prepare simple items, make rounds to remote work areas, clean and sanitize equipment, sort waste, track shortages, and follow the Foreperson’s plan during moves, weather changes, and overtime.

• Craft Service Foreperson

  A Craft Service Foreperson leads the department that keeps accessible snacks, beverages, coffee, water, and light refreshments available between scheduled meals. They plan inventory and stations, account for dietary needs, supervise assistants, maintain sanitation, move service with the company, coordinate with Production and Catering, and anticipate when weather, overtime, remote work, or changing crew locations require additional support.

• Craft services

  The on-set provision of snacks, drinks, and light food for cast and crew.

• Crafty Assistant

  A Crafty Assistant provides hands-on support to the craft service team by shopping, carrying, organizing, preparing, stocking, cleaning, and moving refreshment stations. They watch usage, replace water and ice, keep coffee and snacks available, deliver supplies to distant work areas, maintain food-safe conditions, and respond quickly when the Key Crafty or Foreperson redirects service around production activity.

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