Multi - cam production terms

Floor ready - Is the term which means that everyone on the studio floor is ready, so this way the director knows when he can start the show, this call is made by the floor manager through the cans.

DVD ready - Is the term which means that the dvd operator has set up the dvd and cued the next insert ready for when it is needed, this call is made by the dvd operator though the cans to the director so that the director knows that the insert is ready to be played.

Tracking - This call is made by the director though the cans to the camera operator, this means that the director either wants the camera operator to move towards the talent or to move away from them, an example of this is called "tracking in".

PED - This call is also made by the director to the camera operator, this means that the director either wants the camera operator to move the shot up or down, an example of this is to "PED UP".

Crab - This is another call made by the director to the camera operator, this means that the director either wants the camera operator to move left or right, an example of this is to "crab left".