Talk:Assistant director/Archives/2012

Calling the Roll: Set-to-Set differences

Calling the roll seems to vary from one set to the next (especially according to budget level), so I've added what I have heard/witnessed on all the sets I've been on, including re-adding a slimmer version of the "Waiting on..." part (#1 of the calling the roll), which I've found to be the most useful part of an A.D.'s calling the roll. That said, there is no One True Format: saying "Final Checks" is no worse nor better than "Last Looks", so each phrase should be included. Some A.D.'s still may still say "Roll Camera" and "Roll Sound", not "Turnover"... so both should be included.Ross Pruden 22:34, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

Could you get sources for these terms? Yojimbo501 (talk) 18:59, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

I agree that the only real "source" for this information is going to be people who actually work in the industry. Therefore, there is nothing really to cite in the usual sense. I also agree that Calling the roll will vary not only from set to set, but also from region to region, especially American sets vs. European or British sets. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.105.196.2 (talk) 05:38, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

AD's main goal missing

It's indeed difficult to get "source" for the info in this article. The role varies depending on the country, if it;s film, TV, Advertising. I t can even be tailor trimmed for a certain project. However I do feel (as an AD myself) thet the article lacks form pointing out the main objective of an AD which is being a link between the director and the cast/crew/producers. It's therefore vital for him to "think as a director" and develope multiple communication and social skills as well as managing an artistic vision in order to do his work properly. Calling the roll is truly one of the least important actions for an AD (he could even set the 2nd or 3rd AD to do it).--Runsick (talk) 17:47, 22 August 2009 (UTC)Runsick

MOS is a term that originates from early film making days whereby a German director made it his standard phrase "MITOUT SOUND". The term stuck and was adopted ever since. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.122.187.143 (talk) 17:54, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

I have read several theories about the origin of the "MOS" designation, including "Motor-only shot". In any event, the origin is disputed enough so it should not be stated so authoritatively in the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.106.240.129 (talk) 16:27, 28 January 2010 (UTC)