VIDEO JARGON...A Neophyte's Nightmare

Like most professions, the tv profession has developed its own language. To the initiated our jargon is clear and concise, a colourful way to communicate. However, to the bewildered neophyte, it can create havoc, conjuring up images never intended. Consider the following expressions and the meanings they might imply to the inexperienced ear.

BOOM - The sound the director's voice makes in the ear of a novice cameraman.
CUT - A minor injury to an actor's ego usually inflicted by a sharp tongued director.
FILM CHAIN - The heavy chain used to protect valuable film equipment from light fingered personnel.
HALO - An integral part of an executive producer's self-image.
IN-THE-CAN - A special container where completed videotapes are hermetically sealed for preservation until use.
JOY STICK - An off set diversion for production crew members.
LENS HOOD - A young thug who gains sadistic pleasure by intentionally scratching helpless lenses.
PAN - God of the woods, fields and flocks often called upon by production assistants for aid.
PEDESTAL - The position from which a director directs; a position of high regard and adoration.
QUIET ON THE SET - A ritualistic moment of silence prior to videotaping, often thought to produce a magical effect.
SAFE AREA - The waiting room, reception area or any area outside of the television studio.
SECAM - An underwater camera.
SPLIT SCREEN - The effect of having more than one director.
SUN SHADE - An umbrella used on location in tropical settings; usually suspended over the director's head by a production assistant.
TENSION - The normal studio working environment.
TEST BARS - A favourite after work activity of production crews.
VIDEO FREAK - A person with waveform hair, vidicon veins and a video head.

I'll add a few..not necessarily video related but never the less.

PFL... Pretty freaking Loud