What is meant by"the challenge of the shoot"

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blackcheetah  #500403  Mon, 14 Apr 08 03:11 AM

I'm a English learner and began to read English magazine and newspaper these days. I found a lot of phrases which could not be found in the dict.

Here is one: the challenge of the shoot

We were told he(Jacke Chan) is a very late riser and the main challenge of the shoot for his staff was getting him out of bed. 

what does "shoot" mean in this sentence? waiting for your answer,thx

 

  
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Grammar Geek  #500405  Mon, 14 Apr 08 03:12 AM

It refers to filming the movie. The main task in getting this movie done was...

  
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RayH  #500415  Mon, 14 Apr 08 03:49 AM
I have never even given this use of "shoot" a second thought but seeing your question caused me to actually look it up. Sure enough, one of the many definitions of "shoot" is "to record on film".
  
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blackcheetah  #500418  Mon, 14 Apr 08 04:04 AM

thank you two above!

  
tivon.shi  #500419  Mon, 14 Apr 08 04:06 AM

Thanks for your help.

 I get it.

  
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