Dialogue Editing

336 GLOSSARY
ADR call sheet (ADR cue sheet) A detailed list of the lines that need to be rerecorded
in a studio to repair damaged lines or add new information.
ADR recording log A log of recording of an ADR cue that contains information
about each take, including whether it’s the “buy” (the one chosen), as well as
instructions to the ADR editor. Also referred to as a “session report.”
ADR spotting session A screening of a fi lm to determine which dialogue lines
will be rerecorded. After the screening, the ADR supervisor makes detailed,
standardized notes concerning each ADR cue.
A-frame The fi rst of fi ve frames in a complete cycle of the 3 : 2 pulldown. During a
telecine transfer from 24 fps fi lm to NTSC videotape, certain fi lm frames are
repeated to maintain correct speed. Knowing which is the A frame is vital when
establishing a direct relationship between fi lm frames and video frames—something
you must know when cutting negative.
ALE (Avid Log Exchange) fi le A type of telecine log used to manage fi lm negative
information and ensure a solid relationship between fi lm negative frames and
video frames. Similar to a FLEx fi le.
Alternate take Any take of a shot (setup) other than the one chosen by the director
and picture editor. Alternate takes are valuable sources of replacement dialogue
and room tone, which is why dialogue editors spend so much time going
through them.
Answer prints These are the fi rst prints to emerge from the lab after negative
cutting and before mass duplication. The answer prints are used to correct the
fi nal look of the fi lm and to ensure that no mistakes were made during negative
cutting. The fi rst answer print provides the dialogue editor with the fi rst real
chance to see what the fi lm looks like and to solve lingering sync problems.
Assembly In the picture editing process, the fi rst meaningful stringing together
of selected takes in script order. Often very long, the assembly allows the picture
editor and director to understand the material and to begin a meaningful rough
cut.
Auto-assembly/autoconform The reconstruction of all audio events within the
picture edit, using the EDLs, original tapes or fi les, and software to control the
process. An auto-assembly recreates the picture editor’s work with original
sounds, in contrast to an OMF, which uses Avid or FCP soundfi les. Also called
PostConform (a trademark of Digidesign).
Batch digitizing The picture workstation equivalent of an auto-assembly. Most commonly,
batch digitizing takes place at the end of the picture editing process to
create a high-resolution version of the fi nal picture cut.
Bin (Avid) A folder in which fi les are stored in the Avid workstation. A dialogue
editor without access to original recordings can convert the Avid or FCP bins
to DAW sessions (via OMF) to make alternate takes and wild sound available.
B-roll In news-style documentaries, the supporting or illustrative footage. Contrast
this with interview or talking head footage.