Key Actors
These are the principal actors on set who are critical to the story.
Key Crew
Members of the production crew, who are key and vital to the particular scenes being shot.
Key Grip
This person is in charge of the Grip Department. The Key Grip works directly with the Gaffer and the DOP to light the set for shooting.
Key Hair
This person takes the lead styling the hair of the key actors. If there is a Hair Assistant, the Key Hair will oversee their work as well.
Key Makeup
This person takes the lead doing makeup on the key actors. If there is a Makeup Assistant, the Key Makeup will oversee their works as well.
Key Set Production Assistant (PA)
This person is the lead person in the PA world and typically works onset or with talent. While all Set PAs in production have to answer to the ADs, often this person is the one deemed by the ADs to be in charge of all the other PAs. See Production Assistant and Set Production Assistant.
Kit(s)
The tools a person has assembled to help them with their particular job. For instance, a location scouting kit would include a camera and computer. Commonly heard terms are production kit, makeup kit, and craft services kit.
L Cut
An editing technique wherein the video cuts to the second shot while the audio of the first shot is still playing. Named after the shape of the clips as they appear in the editing software.
Last Man Call
Once lunch is called, the cast and crew line up to eat. Once the last person gets their food and sits down, whoever’s watching the line calls, “Last man!” and the clock stops for 30 minutes.
Lavalier Microphones (Lavs)
Lavs are usually hidden on the body of an actor and can pick up noises such as clothing or jewelry rustle. Lavs are not usually as dynamic as Boom Mics. See Boom.
