lights, camera, action

lights, camera, action

cliché Said when one is ready to film some event or performance. A reference to the cue traditionally given to a film crew by the director when they are ready to begin a new take. OK, kids, ready to make our video for Grandma and Grandpa? Ready…lights, camera, action!
See also: action
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • popcorn film
  • project (something) upon (someone or something)
  • box-office bomb
  • on location
  • spoofing
  • skin flick
  • a call to arms
  • see (one) in the flesh
  • requel
  • sword-and-sandal