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Production · term

Air mortar

A compressed-air effects device used to propel lightweight debris or material for a controlled burst.

In practice

Qualified effects crew set pressure, payload, direction, exclusion zones, guarding, cueing, and test conditions.

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Sources

  1. Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
  2. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.