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A pull-ahead is a production scheduling maneuver where scenes are filmed earlier than originally planned to accommodate logistical needs.

Pull up is the process of increasing a video's frame rate and pitch, typically to convert it from the NTSC standard to the PAL standard.

A preparatory step in magazine loading involving removal of film tension pins.

A pull out is a camera movement where the camera moves away from the subject to reveal context or create emotional distance.

Pull focus is a technique where a camera operator adjusts focus to keep moving subjects sharp during a shot.

Pull down is the process used to convert the 24 frames-per-second rate of motion picture film into video formats with higher frame rates.

Public performance rights are the exclusive rights of a copyright holder to authorize the public performance of their musical work.

Material not protected by copyright, free for public use and adaptation.

A mental health professional archetype exploring the depths of the human psyche and complex behavior.

A psychological thriller delves into characters’ mental states to create suspense and uncertainty.

Crew education that builds norms for speaking up, error reporting, and respectful collaboration under pressure.

Psychological horror focuses on characters’ inner fears and mental instability to terrify audiences.

Psychodrama is a film subgenre that uses cinema to explore the interior psychological states and emotional conflicts of its characters.

An approach applying Freudian and Lacanian ideas to cinema’s unconscious dynamics.

The psychic archetype is a character endowed with extraordinary mental abilities such as telepathy or precognition, often portrayed as a powerful but isolated figure.

The creation of lower-resolution copies of high‑resolution footage to speed up editing and review workflows.

A provisional certificate is a temporary or interim document used in film production to meet an initial requirement before a final, official certificate can be issued.

The protagonist's journey is the complete path, both external and internal, that the main character travels from the beginning of a story to its end.

The primary character whose goals and growth drive the narrative.

Custom sculpted appliances used to alter an actor’s physical features.

The use of molded appliances to alter an actor’s appearance for film.

ProRes RAW is a codec from Apple that combines the quality and flexibility of raw video with the high performance of the ProRes family of codecs.

An Apple-defined codec family balancing image quality with edit-friendly performance.

Detailed inventory and instructions for the management and continuity of props.

The person in charge of acquiring, maintaining, and organizing all props used during filming.

The Prophet is a character archetype who possesses special insight or foresight, often delivering cryptic warnings or guidance that the protagonist must interpret.

A prop list is a detailed breakdown, generated from the script, of every single property or 'prop' that appears in a film.

A prompt library is a curated, organized collection of text commands used to achieve consistent and high-quality results from generative AI tools within a production workflow.

Prompt injection mitigation involves strategies to protect AI tools in film workflows from malicious or accidental adversarial prompts.

Prompt engineering is the process of structuring text that can be interpreted and understood by a generative AI model to produce a desired output.

A promotional tie-in is a marketing partnership where a film and a consumer brand collaborate on a campaign that mutually benefits both parties by leveraging each other's audience and reach.

A promo reel is a short compilation showcasing a filmmaker’s or studio’s key work, used for marketing and talent representation.

A promo clip is a short, often unedited scene or montage from a film released for promotional purposes, typically to showcase a specific moment or character interaction.

A prefatory narrative section that provides essential context before the main story begins.

A contractual right to receive a portion of a film’s profits under agreed terms

Production supervisors track cost reports, union compliance and cross-departmental logistics so chaos never reaches the set.

The production sound mixer heads the on-set audio team, guaranteeing usable dialogue for post-production.

End-of-day summary logs pages shot, scenes completed, expenses, injuries, and equipment notes for studio oversight.

Comprehensive records of daily shoot progress, challenges, and operational decisions.

The production mix is the live audio mix created on set by the production sound mixer during filming, combining signals from various microphones into a coherent track for dailies and editorial use.