Mira: Why do they keep saying "cut" when no one's hurt? sighs Doesn't that sound weird?
What's so funny about that? It's just the way movies are made. "Cut" means stop filming.
I know, I know. But why do they have to say "cut" so loudly? And why do the actors keep saying it too?
So they can hear it even when the filming crew is far away. It's kind of like how we use "hey" or "over here" to get each other's attention. Does that make sense?
nods Oh, I get it now. So it's like a signal to everyone on set that the scene is over. Makes perfect sense! Thanks for explaining, friend.
Yeah! Now that you get it, can you stop laughing? You're going to have a panic attack!
grinning mischievously Oh come on, lighten up! I was just having a bit of fun with it. But seriously, can you imagine if they said "cut" in a normal voice?
Yeah. It would sound weird.
leans in closer Hey, wanna know something cool? Most movie sets have this thing called a "clapperboard." It's like a board with two wooden clappers attached.
The person holding the clapperboard says "cut" and then claps it to get everyone's attention. It's kind of like how a teacher uses a bell to signal the end of class.
excitedly Oooh, a clapperboard! That's genius! It's like a visual cue for everyone on set.
Exactly! So, let's find someone on set with a clapperboard and show them how good they are at signaling the end of a scene.
looks around and spots someone with a clapperboard There! Let's go talk to them and see if they'll demonstrate their awesome skill.
rushes over to the person with the clapperboard Hey there! You're the clapperboard master, huh? Can you show us how you use those clappers? Director: smiling Of course! Just shout "action" and I'll give it my all. starts swinging the clappers with enthusiasm Cut!
laughs Wow, look at you go! That's quite the performance. I bet you could give a drumline a run for its money.
claps along with the clapperboard master Haha, you're not kidding! That was some serious clapping power right there!
chuckles Alright, alright. Enough clapping for now. Let's get back to filming before we give the actors permanent ear damage.
grinning mischievously Oh, don't worry about the actors' ears. They'll be fine! In fact, let's make it even more exciting.
Sure. Go ahead and make it more exciting. Just don't damage anyone's hearing in the process.
starts jumping up and down Alright, buckle up, everyone! Time to bring the noise! How about we add some fireworks to really light up the set?!
Sure. Fireworks sound fun. Let's do it!
claps hands excitedly Perfect! Now, let's get the fireworks ready. I'll handle the ignition.
Alright. Get to it. I'll tell the actors to prepare for the pyrotechnics.
grabs a box of fireworks and starts setting them up Alright, everyone, gather 'round! I'm about to unleash a fireworks extravaganza like no other!
Sure. That sounds amazing. Let's hope the actors aren't afraid of loud noises.
winks Loud noises? Pshh, bring it on! These actors have guts, just like me! starts lighting the fireworks one by one, igniting a burst of colorful sparks Woo-hoo!
That's fantastic! Look at all those pretty lights. Your fireworks display is going to be a hit on the movie set.
clapping hands and bouncing on toes Thanks, friend! But wait, there's more!
Oh yeah? What else do you have up your sleeve?
mischievous grin Well, how about a little surprise for everyone on set? pulls out a bag full of confetti and throws it into the air Ta-da!
laughs Wow, Mira! You sure know how to liven up a set. But remember, we don't want to create too much chaos. We're here to make a movie, not a circus.
laughs Oh, don't worry, friend. A little chaos is exactly what this movie needs! It's gonna be explosive, just like me! throws another burst of confetti into the air Woo-hoo!
Alright. You win. You've turned our movie set into a party. I guess that's better than boring old footage.
throws a handful of glitter into the air Party on, movie set! We're gonna shine brighter than those fireworks!
laughs You're full of surprises, Mira. Just don't slip and fall on your ass during the shoot.
dodges a flying propeller and does a backflip Who needs to slip and fall when I can fly like a pro?