Film Production Jargon

noun a roll of paper money

verb to finance or provide funds for something

• He used his bankroll to invest in various stocks and bonds.
• I'm hoping to hit the casino this weekend with a fat bankroll.
• I can't believe he blew his entire bankroll on that new video game.
• Her determination was the bankroll that fueled her success in the competition.

noun a shot or attempt at scoring in a game or sport

verb to discharge a missile from a weapon or to score in a game or sport

• The photographer will shoot the portraits in the studio.
• Let's shoot some hoops at the park later.
• I heard he can shoot like a pro on the court.
• She shot down his idea during the meeting.

noun a type of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla, lettuce, or other thin bread-like material

verb to cover or enclose something in a wrapping material

• The chef carefully prepared the vegetable wraps for the catering event.
• Let's grab some chicken wraps for lunch, they're my favorite!
• I can't believe she wraps up her sandwiches like that, it's so weird.
• The mystery novel wraps up with a surprising twist at the end.

noun a device used to capture images or videos

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• The cam in the engine helps control the timing of the valves.
• Make sure you clean the cam before putting it back in.
• I heard he's got a new cam for his car, it's supposed to make it faster.
• She always knows how to work the room, like a cam adjusting to different angles.