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P.O.V. point of view
The angle that a character is photographed from in a movie, including what that character can see from such an angle.
Pantomime
A show that expresses situations or emotions. The pantomime is done solely by physical and facial expression, without the use of speech. Usually imaginary props are involved, such as tugging on an imaginary rope, or climbing an imaginary wall, etc.
Pause
An interruption in speech during a dramatic scene.
Play
An original piece to be performed by actors on stage.
Play list
Radio stations make the list of songs that are most heard on most of the stations.
Playback
The end product (mix) of the entire musical accompaniment, without the singing. At performances many times the singer will use a playback instead of real live musicians. Playbacks can also have the lyrics included, for singers who wish to mouth the words instead of actually singing.
Plug in
A software component that allows for additional programs. For instance, with plug-ins you can add specific instruments to the edit music program.
Portfolio
A collection of photographs, model's and actor's, that is used as their calling card with potential casting professionals.
Press Kit
Recorded and printed information about the musicians and music that is distributed to the press, radio, venues, agents and recording companies. The press kit included a demo disk, biography, photos and other relevant information.
Prime-time
The time of day that is most 'populated' for TV view, when ratings are highest.. In England: the prime-time is usually between 19:00 and 23:00. the programs that are posted at those hours are the most popular and commercials are highly expensive.
Producer
The entrepreneur who finances the advancement of albums; recording companies for instance.
Publisher
The company that distributes musical compositions to the general public.
Punch-in, Punch-out
Fixing a bit of a recording without deleting the rest. The technician will put the fixed bit into a previous recording and patch them together.












