Pre-production · document
Background count
The planned number and breakdown of background performers required for scenes or production days.
In practice
Counts link creative density to casting, fittings, holding, transport, catering, toilets, releases, safety, and assistant-director staffing.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
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