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- A double or stand in is a general term for someone who substitutes for the credited actor of a character in any recorded visual medium, whether videotape or film.
- The term is most commonly used in the context of head-to-toe (or nearly) shots involving nudity.
- More specific terms are often used in special cases; a stunt double is used for dangerous or sophisticated sequences. This is in contrast to a stand-in who replaces an actor for non-filming purposes such as scene arrangement and lighting adjustments.
- Also, if only a part of the body is shown, the term might be more specific; probably the most common is a hand double, who is used to shoot inserts where only the hand or arm is in the shot. These inserts are often shot by the second unit with a double at a later point in production primarily because it allows the main unit to use the lead actors' time more efficiently.
- Usually the "double's" face is kept from being seen on camera. This way the "star" can work in fewer scenes and the "star" lead actor can be literally filming in two scenes at once. And in this way, a good cast photo double can help speed up the day's production and is a necessary and valuable cast person for a film.
