Pick-up (filmmaking)

Filmmaking Techniques

In filmmaking, a pick-up is a small, relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment footage already shot. Redoing entire scenes is instead called a re-shoot or additional photography.

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Definition: A small, relatively minor shot added after filming
Related term: Redoing entire scenes is called a re-shoot or additional photography

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Article: Pick-up (filmmaking) (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q7190680
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