slating

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of laying tiles, especially roofing tiles, in courses or rows.

• Noun

  The process of assigning roles or duties to performers or production crew members in a film or television production.

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Synonyms

scorcher

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slating
hating , fating , gating , stating

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Variants

List of all variants of slating that leads to same result
slating , slatings , slate , slated , slates

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Etymology

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From Old English slatan 'to cover, slip, slide'.

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Trivia

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1. Slating was originally done with a wooden board that had the production information written on it.

2. In the early days of cinema, slating was done manually by writing the production information on a piece of paper and holding it up to the camera.

3. Today, slating is typically done electronically using specialized equipment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pre-production: The phase of film and television production that occurs before principal photography begins. It includes tasks such as script development, location scouting, casting, and scheduling.

2. Production: The phase of film and television production where the actual filming or recording takes place. It is typically the longest and most expensive phase of production.

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Culture

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In the context of film and television production, slating is an essential part of the pre-production and production process. It involves the assignment of roles and duties to cast and crew members, and the recording of important production information such as scene numbers, take numbers, and production dates.

How to Memorize "slating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of laying tiles in a roof or the process of assigning roles in a film production.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the process of laying tiles or assigning roles in a film production.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slate and Tile' to remember the meaning of slating in the context of film and television production.

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