Definitions
Background Artist is not required to give individual characterisation nor
to speak any word or line of dialogue except that background speech or noise
shall not be deemed to be dialogue in this context. A background artist is a
person or member of a group contributing to the overall authenticity and
atmosphere of a scene. The individual or individuals in the group may be dressed
in clothing identifiable with the role, calling or trade selected for each by
the producer or advertiser, and may be directed by the director to move and/or
react as required on the set. Crowd noises can include community singing of well
known songs where words do not have to be learned.
Walk-on Artist is an identifiable non-speaking artist, except that
background speech or noise shall not be deemed to be speaking in this context,
who shall be required to act individually in medium shot, or more closely, a
special function peculiar only to the role, trade or calling that the character
is supposed to portray and/or who, at the same time that his/her movements are
recorded. is subject to individual direction and has a direct relationship with
the actor (i.e. visual Featured Artist) who is performing his/her part as directed.
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