Picture Car Glossary
picture car prep day
What is a picture car prep day?
Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars
A picture car prep day is a scheduled, paid production day dedicated to inspecting, detailing, dressing, rigging, and camera-testing picture vehicles before principal photography begins.
Prep days allow coordinators to address mechanical issues, confirm that set dressing matches the art director's specifications, photograph continuity, and verify that all vehicles are ready before they are ever needed on set. Prep days are negotiated as part of the vehicle rental agreement and are typically billed at the full daily rate.
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