Movie Set Objects in English, with Pictures
This page teaches common objects and equipment found on a film set. Watch behind-the-scenes videos to hear how crew members talk about these items.
clapperboard
/ˈklæp.ə.bɔːrd/
A wooden board snapped together to sync sound and video for each take.
“The assistant held the clapperboard in front of the lens.”
/skrɪpt/
The written pages containing lines and actions for actors in a film.
“She highlighted her lines in the script before rehearsal.”
storyboard
/ˈstɔːribɔːrd/
A series of drawings showing how camera shots will look.
“The artist sketched each scene on the storyboard carefully.”
/ˈspɑːtlaɪt/
A bright lamp that shines a narrow beam onto one area.
“The crew adjusted the spotlight to illuminate the lead actor.”
green screen
/ˌɡriːn ˈskriːn/
A colored background replaced with digital effects or scenery later.
“They filmed the flying scene in front of a green screen.”
boom microphone
/buːm ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/
A recording device held above actors on a long pole.
“The sound technician held the boom microphone just out of frame.”
director's chair
/dəˈrɛktərz tʃɛər/
A folding wooden seat with canvas used by the person in charge.
“His name was printed on the back of the director's chair.”
camera crane
/ˈkæm.rə kreɪn/
A tall mechanical arm that lifts recording equipment high into the air.
“The operator used a camera crane for the dramatic final view.”
film reel
/fɪlm riːl/
A round wheel used to hold and wind motion picture tape.
“The projectionist loaded the old film reel into the machine.”
