Re: [ARSCLIST] proper cataloging terminology: acetate vs lacquer?

[Rod Stephens <savecal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Having started my career in the film business, I'd heard the recordist 
say, both on the set, and in my dailies, "SPEED", but when I became a 
recordist on a video shoot (2" quad tape) in the truck on location, I 
was taught to say, "ROLLING AND RECORDING".

Rod Stephens
Family Theater Productions

Lou Judson wrote:

> Yes - Nagra speed lock is the origin of this as far as I know. Let's 
> the director know you are with him... Maybe it goes back farther than 
> that in the film biz.
>
> I usually revert to a casual "go ahead" when not on a set with protocols.
>
> Lou Judson • Intuitive Audio
> 415-883-2689
>
> On Jan 19, 2006, at 11:17 AM, Robert Hodge wrote:
>
> > I have always liked to use " SPEED " to indicate recording. Probably 
> > has to do with NAGRA pilot tone flag indicators and VTR lockup.
> >
> > Bob Hodge