Production · term
Second unit
Also known as 2nd unit.
A separately directed shooting company assigned material outside the first unit’s immediate schedule.
In practice
Second units may capture action, establishing shots, inserts, plates, vehicles, crowds, or doubles, but the creative and labor structure varies by production and agreement.
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Sources
- 2023 Basic Agreement · Directors Guild of America
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.