What Do These Acting Terms Mean? | John Casablancas

What Do These Acting Terms Mean?

07/20/15

“On Bells” means silence on the set because sound is recording
“Dubbing to Dub” means to insert your words in the soundtrack against the action or lips
“Speed” is a word spoken by the soundman, to indicate film and tape are ready for recording

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