Wrap
Created on : December 19, 2023 15:58 | Last updated on : December 19, 2023 16:00
Denotation
"Film shooting wrap" refers to the completion of the principal photography phase of a film. It signifies the end of the filming process, and it's the point at which the cast and crew have finished shooting all the scenes planned for the movie. The term "wrap" is short for "wrap-up," indicating the conclusion of a particular phase or activity. During the film shooting wrap, there is often a sense of accomplishment and celebration among the cast and crew. It marks the culmination of their efforts in capturing the scenes required for the film. After the wrap, the production moves on to the post-production phase, where the footage is edited, special effects are added, sound is recorded, and other elements are refined to create the final version of the film.
Description
Wrap, as used in the phrase "that's a wrap", has been used by directors since the early days of the film industry to signal the end of filming. Since the 1920s, filmmakers have been using this phrase when principal photography is concluded and the film is ready to go into post-production. At that point it is traditional to hold a wrap party for the cast and crew of the film. This marks the end of the actors' collaboration with the director, producer and crew of the film (except for possible dubbing or pick-ups). However, the leading cast members may be called in several months or years later to help promote the film when it is ready to be released.
The term ‘wrap’ is sometimes said to be an acronym for "wind, reel and print", although this is disputed. Printing would typically be done at the end of each shoot day (or when else desired, usually as soon as possible for safety of the picture) and not at the end of an entire shoot. This is illustrated by use of the phrase "cut and print" which was used to signify a request the film just shot should be 'printed' for viewing film is neither wound nor reeled at the end of a shoot but rather unloaded and 'canned', which is where "It's in the can" originates.
For example, let's consider a film production where the crew has been shooting a complex action sequence involving a car chase. After several days of meticulous planning, coordination and multiple takes to get the perfect shots, the director might announce a "wrap" for the car chase scene. This means that all the necessary footage for that particular scene has been captured and the crew can now move on to filming other scenes or phases of the movie.
The "wrap" moment is often accompanied by a sense of accomplishment and relief for the cast and crew as it marks the successful completion of a significant portion of the project. After a wrap, there may be a celebration or acknowledgment of the hard work put into bringing that specific part of the film to fruition.