Production · term
Film jam
A failure in which motion-picture film stops or travels incorrectly through a camera movement.
In practice
Cut power as the camera procedure requires, protect the negative, mark suspect footage, and involve qualified camera staff.
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Sources
- Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
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