Pre-production · document
Overhead diagram
Also known as overhead, plan view diagram.
A top-down schematic showing planned camera, performer, lighting, or equipment positions.
In practice
Unlike a fully scaled floor plan, an overhead may be explanatory rather than architectural; labels and direction markers prevent ambiguous interpretation.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.