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Production · term

Clocking

Also known as clock it, rotate.

Rotating an object, performer, fixture, or camera around an axis to present a different face or angle without changing its general position.

In practice

Crews may clock a prop for label visibility, a light for accessory clearance, or a person for composition. The instruction should identify direction and endpoint, often using a clock-face reference.

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Sources

  1. Hollywood Slang: selections from Movie Speak
  2. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

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

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