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The meaning of STAND-IN is someone employed to occupy an actor's place while lights and camera are readied. How to use stand-in in a sentence.
a person who takes the place or does the job of another person for a short time, for example because the other person is ill or on holiday: The lecturer didn't turn up, so we had to find a stand-in. Synonym. substitute. Compare.
A stand-in, sometimes a lighting double, for film and television is a person who substitutes for the actor before filming, for technical purposes such as lighting and camera setup. Stand-ins are helpful in the initial processes of film and television production.
A stand-in is a person who takes someone else's place or does someone else's job for a while, for example because the other person is ill or away.
a person who takes the place or does the job of another person for a short time, for example because the other person is sick or on vacation: The lecturer didn't turn up, so we had to find a stand-in. Synonym. substitute. Compare. relief.
In the world of filmmaking, a stand-in is a crucial behind-the-scenes player whose role often goes unnoticed by the audience. They’re responsible for taking the place of actors during the tedious technical setup of scenes.
Stand-ins are the people who double for the cast during rehearsals, allowing the camera and lighting crews to finalize their equipment settings and movement. They have the same general build and coloring as their designated actor, and the wardrobe department gives them roughly the same clothing for each scene.
