Glossary Reference Skill

Invocation Triggers

Apply this skill when:

• Encountering unfamiliar industry terminology
• Writing professional correspondence
• Understanding script coverage or notes
• Communicating with industry professionals

Core Industry Terms

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A Page: A revised page that extends beyond the original page, going onto a second page. (i.e. Page 1, 1A, 2, 3, 3A)

Above-the-line: In film, those costs that occur before filming, including salaries of talent and creative team (director, producer, screenwriter), plus any rights required for adapted scripts. Can also refer to the people in this category.

Act: A division of a full-length script, separated from the other acts.