stop-down

[LIV]

Что такое одним словом "stop-down"?

There is usually a "stop-down" (meaning the cameras stop recording) on the set of a reality-show right after the host presents you with a challenge but before you actually perform it. During this period, you will be fitted with the rig..

[operator]

диафрагмирование?
http://www.multitran.ru/c/m.exe?a=phr&a=ShowTranslations&s=stop-down&sc=104&L1=1&L2=2

[yurik]

Пауза, пауза перед началом, предстартовая пауза