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Clean pass

Also known as clean plate pass.

A repeat of a setup photographed without selected performers or foreground elements for post-production use.

In practice

Lock all unchanged variables, state what must be removed, capture sufficient duration and handles, and label clearly.

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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.

    Clean pass | Filmclusive Encyclopedia