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Gaffer tape
Also known as gaffer-tape, camera tape.
A cloth-backed, hand-tearable tape used for temporary, residue-conscious fastening and labeling on set.
Gaffer tape versus electrical tape
- Gaffer tape
- Cloth-backed, hand-tearable, temporary production fastening and marking; choose a residue-conscious product for the surface.
- Electrical tape
- Flexible insulating tape for electrical conductors and connections; it is not a replacement for electrical code-compliant connectors or gaffer tape.
Name origin
Trade usage varies by region and source. Treat informal explanations as probable rather than definitive.
Confidence: probable.
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Sources
- Electrical tapes product guide · 3M
- Lighting handbook · ARRI
- Orbiter accessories guide · ARRI
- Motion-picture camera films · Kodak
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.