second unit

Stunt filming group

A second unit is a film production team that shoots footage separately from the main unit, typically handling action sequences, stunts, establishing shots, or scenes that don't require principal actors.

The second unit director works under the main director's vision: The second unit spent three weeks in Morocco filming chase scenes.

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stunt · script supervisor · focus · extras · B-roll · chase · assistant director · stunt coordinator · crew · camera operator · gaffer · costume designer · film producer · animator · director · screenwriter · executive producer · angle

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Primary filming of scenes

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