"first unit" meaning in English

See first unit in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: first units [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} first unit (plural first units)
  1. (cinematography) The team that shoots footage which is of primary importance for the final cut of the motion picture, including all scenes involving actors, or at least stars of the motion picture. Categories (topical): Cinematography
    Sense id: en-first_unit-en-noun-Aqkh976J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, cinematography, film, media, television

Inflected forms

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