Blocking
Blocking is the planning and fixing of where actors stand and move during a scene, on stage or on camera.
It is usually worked out by the director and cast in rehearsal, and on screen it also takes camera positions into account.
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We'll block the kitchen scene before lunch.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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