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Standby cue

Also known as standby.

An advance warning that a named operator or department must prepare to execute a specific cue.

In practice

The caller identifies the department and cue number clearly, waits for required acknowledgments, and separates standby from the later command to execute.

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Sources

  1. Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
  2. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

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