wetdown

wetdown

English

Noun

wetdown (plural wetdowns)

1. The application of water to objects and surfaces on a film set, for example when shooting a rainy scene during dry weather.
   • 1990, Michael Horwin, Careers in Film and Video Production (page 70)

     Water trucks needed for wetdowns are used often. Camera cranes and scissor lifts used to lift a camera and one or more operators high above the ground are also frequently requested.