Pick-up (filmmaking)

Okay, kiddo, so you know how when you go on a picnic or to the playground, you bring a basket or a bag to carry all your things, right? Well, pick-up in filmmaking is kind of like that.

Sometimes, when filmmakers are shooting a movie or TV show, they might realize that they didn't get all the footage they need for a scene. It's like they forgot to pack something in their bag!

So, they have to go back and shoot more footage to complete the scene. That's what pick-up is. It's when the filmmakers pick up where they left off and shoot more footage to add to what they already have.

Sometimes they might need to pick up a line of dialogue or an action that was missed during the first shoot. Other times, it might be a whole new shot that they need to film.

Pick-ups can be a bit of a hassle because the filmmakers have to make sure that everything matches up - the lighting, the costumes, the location, and so on. But at the end of the day, it's worth it because it helps to make the final movie or TV show look and sound just right.