<p>I have heard the term <code>padding</code> but don't know if it's a standardized term</p>

<p>From <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/f5/1691-the-art-of-the-edit" rel="nofollow">The Art of The Edit</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>To allow time for a good transition, instruct your talent to fix a
  gaze on the camera for two seconds before and several seconds after a
  narration. A quick, sideways glance for approval, a swallow or a lick
  of the lips before or after speaking may be difficult to edit out.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>May be confused with pre-roll</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Be sure to allow for pre-roll. When you switch a camera from the stop
  mode to record, it rolls back several seconds before it achieves
  "speed" and begins taping. Allow five seconds, 10 to be safe, before
  cuing the talent to begin speaking or executing your shot. </p>
</blockquote>

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Gyan
<p>I can't cite any authority, but the term I've used and heard most often is <strong><em>handles</em></strong>. It's not just used for live shots, but refers to any trimmable material that allows for transition points to be adjusted, etc. In your example I'd say "this clip requires 10-frame handles".</p>

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Jim Mack
<p>When shooting footage, it's good practice to start a little earlier and end a little later than the actual action. That way, you get more freedom during editing. The same holds true for animated sequences or visual effects.</p>

<p>I'm sure there must be a technical term for that additional time at the start and end of a clip. I'd like to say 'this clip requires 5 frames <em>[additional material at the start]</em> and 10 frames <em>[additional material at the end]</em>'.</p>

<p>What's the term I'm missing? Googling didn't help.</p>

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What's the technical term for additional material at the start and end of a take?
Daniel Wolf
# What's the technical term for additional material at the start and end of a take?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-12-15)

When shooting footage, it's good practice to start a little earlier and end a little later than the actual action. That way, you get more freedom during editing. The same holds true for animated sequences or visual effects.

I'm sure there must be a technical term for that additional time at the start and end of a clip. I'd like to say 'this clip requires 5 frames *[additional material at the start]* and 10 frames *[additional material at the end]*'.

What's the term I'm missing? Googling didn't help.

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### Answer by username_2 on 2015-12-15. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

I can't cite any authority, but the term I've used and heard most often is ***handles***. It's not just used for live shots, but refers to any trimmable material that allows for transition points to be adjusted, etc. In your example I'd say "this clip requires 10-frame handles".


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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-12-15. Score: 1

I have heard the term `padding` but don't know if it's a standardized term

From [The Art of The Edit](http://www.videomaker.com/article/f5/1691-the-art-of-the-edit):

> To allow time for a good transition, instruct your talent to fix a
> gaze on the camera for two seconds before and several seconds after a
> narration. A quick, sideways glance for approval, a swallow or a lick
> of the lips before or after speaking may be difficult to edit out.

May be confused with pre-roll

> Be sure to allow for pre-roll. When you switch a camera from the stop
> mode to record, it rolls back several seconds before it achieves
> "speed" and begins taping. Allow five seconds, 10 to be safe, before
> cuing the talent to begin speaking or executing your shot.


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