Quiet on set
Also called picture's up, lock it up
Quiet on set is the call for silence before a take, usually given by the first assistant director just before the camera rolls.
Crews also give the same warning as picture's up or lock it up.
In use
Quiet on set, please.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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