Congratulations on finishing Script Supervising 101! This is a very dense course, and I’m proud of you for making your way through the whole thing. You might be wonder: now what? Here are my suggestions: WATCH FILMS FOR CONTINUITY That’s right, your homework now is to watch movies! Try to watch films with the mindset of …
https://vimeo.com/444078411 SECONDARY REPORTS You’ve made it to the end! One last thing to cover. Secondary reports are optional, and should only be done if you still have time in your one-hour wrap-out at night. Some productions will ask for you to run secondary reports, some of which are: Summaries report Owed shots list Voice over/owed …
https://vimeo.com/446253363 Full Report (+ Photo Log) The Full Report is next. Here’s the template: 006.FULL REPORT TEMPLATE This report is a combo of the Facing Pages and the photos you’ve snapped of each setup throughout the day of the monitor. If you’re handwritten, organize your photos into a digital folder by labeling them the same …
https://vimeo.com/439113923 Lined Script Pages Next up, Lined Script Pages. SCRIPT: DoorwayToDanger (Print or use a clean copy, don’t use the one you may have written on during your breakdown) Let’s fill out our Lined Script Page regarding scene 7, using the first three setups slated: 7 (a wide shot of the whole scene) 7A (coverage …
https://vimeo.com/444266293 Facing Pages Next, the Facing Pages. These are the more detailed Editors Log. Told ya it was going to get more detailed! TEMPLATE: 004.FACING PAGES TEMPLATEInstead of including stats for these, I’m interested in your own shorthand notes. Include these in the comments section of your notes:Dialogue flubs or adlibs (type in the line …
https://vimeo.com/446253418 Progress Report Next up, is the Progress Report. Here are the Mock Day One Stats (in case you need them): D2D MOCK D1 STATS Just like your Lunch Report, this is a snapshot of the day. This report covers the whole day though, while your Lunch Report was just the first half of the …
https://vimeo.com/444260956 Enhancing Communication Skills for Continuity Errors Being a successful script supervisor demands exceptional communication skills. Efficiently conveying continuity errors can lead to more job opportunities and a positive work environment. Keep these guidelines in mind: Wait for the right moment to inform the director about your notes, even if urgent. When approaching a department …
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https://vimeo.com/444074292 Meal Penalties & Overtime: Ensuring Proper Compensation on Set It’s essential to understand meal penalties and overtime situations when working on a film set to ensure you’re fairly compensated. Please note, the following examples are based on experiences working in Los Angeles, CA. Be sure to check your local city and state regulations. MEAL …
https://vimeo.com/444049518 Guaranteed Hours: Ensuring Fair Pay in the Film Industry When negotiating your pay rate, it’s crucial to ask for guaranteed hours as well. This ensures that you’ll be paid for a set number of hours each day, regardless of unexpected changes or events during the production. The film industry can be unpredictable, with talent …
https://vimeo.com/439108633 Script Supervisor Contract Basics As a script supervisor, it’s crucial to have a clear, well-defined contract (or agreement) in place before beginning any job. This will help protect your interests and ensure that both you and the production team are on the same page regarding expectations and responsibilities. In this lesson, we will discuss …
