Glossary of Terms
N-P
Off-Camera Performer A principal performer who does not appear on screen, but narrates the commercial. Also referred to as Voice-Over performers and/or Singers. OTT (Over-the-Top) / Streaming Media service offered directly to viewers via the Internet. OTT bypasses cable, broadcast, and satellite television platforms, the types of companies which
Outgrade When a principal performer’s
OCP (On-Camera Principal) A performer who meets the criteria defined under the collective bargaining agreement. Stunt performers, Clowns in proprietary make-up, Specialty Dancers, Puppeteers and Pilots are National A term used by casting directors and employers in describing anticipated use. This is not a term that appears in the Commercials Contract. It usually references a Class A spot..
photography or sound track is edited out of a commercial. Principals must be informed in writing of the outgrade and are released from exclusivity. They are no longer entitled to use payments, and are free to audition for competitive work.
PSA (Public Service Announcement)
traditionally act as controllers or distributors of such content. Netflix and Hulu are examples of OTT service providers.
PSAs are commercials that generally contain a message that the public benefits from. If a PSA meets certain requirements, the producer may request a waiver of use fees from the union.
included in the term of principal performers.
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