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Production · term

Clear the eyeline

Also known as clearing the eyeline, clear eyeline.

A request for off-camera people or distracting movement to leave the direction in which a performer must look during a take.

In practice

Clearing the eyeline helps concentration and preserves a specific look direction. Essential scene partners, marks, safety observers, and technical references should be coordinated rather than removed blindly.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

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

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