Broadway Masterclass

Calling the Roll

DIRECTOR “Quiet on set”

“Is everybody ready?” ALL ON SET “Yes or No” DIRECTOR “Roll camera” CAMERA OP presses the start button… CAMERA OP “Rolling”

“Mark it” CLAPPER-LOADER shows the clapper-board in front of the camera and brings the clapper down to mark the shot visually and audibly Approx 5 seconds later… CAMERA OP (cont) “Speed” DIRECTOR “Action” The shot takes place and when the DIRECTOR is satisfied that it is finished or it has gone wrong… DIRECTOR “Cut” CAMERA OP continues to roll camera for 10 seconds before turning off