Stand-in

How it is used

Crews use stand-ins during setup; they do not normally replace the filmed performance.

Example sentences

1. The stand-in waited by the window while we adjusted the key light.

   The crew can light the position before the actor arrives.

2. We need a taller stand-in to check the framing for our lead actor.

   Similar height makes the framing check more useful.

Common collocations

• work as a stand-in
• stand-in for an actor

Related terms

• crewThe people who work behind the camera on a film or TV production, such as the camera, lighting, sound, art, costume and production teams.
• cinematographerThe head of the camera and lighting departments, who decides with the director how the film will look: framing, lenses, camera movement and light.

More terms: Film Crew and Roles

• director
• producer
• cast
• screenwriter
• lead role
• supporting role
• assistant director
• production designer
• film editor
• location manager
• casting director
• costume designer