Production · process
Camera magazine change
Also known as mag change.
The removal of an exposed or near-empty film magazine and installation of a prepared replacement.
In practice
Coordinate the pause, label exposed stock immediately, check threading and loop, and update camera records.
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Sources
- Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
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