Rushes
Also called dailies
Rushes are the unedited footage from a day of filming, watched by the director and senior crew to check how the shoot is going.
They let the team check performance, continuity and sound before the next day of filming.
UK and US usage
In the UK, the footage from the previous day is usually called rushes. In the US, it is usually called dailies.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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