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Production · term

Clip number

A camera-generated or production-assigned identifier for an individual recorded media file.

In practice

Avoid duplicate numbering after resets or camera changes and preserve the original identifier through post.

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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.