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Set calls, slating & takes · Core

Cut

ELI5

The director’s call for the take or action to stop.

Used in conversation

“Hold the position until the director calls cut.”

Pitch context

A director may use this term to turn a broad intention into a specific performance or casting choice.

Why it matters: Explains the physical-production roles, plans and safety systems behind the shoot.

Connected terms

  • CUT TO:The search label “Cut” can route to both entries.
  • ActionComputed from definition language and shared taxonomy. This indicates proximity, not synonymy.
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