Rolling
Also called roll camera, roll sound, turning over
Rolling is the call or reply that confirms the camera and sound are recording, immediately before the director calls action.
It follows the call for quiet.
In use
Sound speed, camera rolling.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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