second unit

American  

noun

Movies.

1. an additional crew on a film production, usually used at a second location for filming crowd scenes, exteriors, and other shots that do not require the principal actors.

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Example Sentences

Unit 1 of the Centralia facility was retired at the end of 2020, and TransAlta had planned to close the second unit at the end of this year as part of its shift to cleaner sources of electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the Lakers fell out of their rhythm when that second unit went to the bench in the fourth quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

With starter Matthew Stafford sidelined because of a back issue, and Jimmy Garoppolo running the first-team offense, Bennett has impressed while working with the second unit.

From Los Angeles Times

“I wanted to get to the small lineup against their second unit,” Lue said.

From Los Angeles Times

I was shooting second unit during the day for Mona and producing the film for her along with our partners.

From Los Angeles Times