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Script Supervising 101

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Hannah Driscoll
Filmmaking, Script Supervisor
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$199.00
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Are you one of those film and tv show viewers who points out continuity errors?

Do you want to make a living using your sharp eye and detailed memory?

Are you looking for a job that will set you up for many job avenues in the film industry?

Check out how to become a script supervisor in this course with me, Hannah Driscoll.

I’m a Los Angeles, CA-based Script Supervisor, and have been working in the film industry full-time since 2015. I’ve worked on shows such as Pen15 and Adam Ruins Everything, plus on award-winning features such as Plus One and Lost Transmissions. I’ve done loads of commercials as well.

While daunting at first, this job can spark a real passion for cinema as you learn the craft. It’s also a great starting place for people with aspirations to work above the line one day, such as in directing or writing.

See if this job is a good fit for you by previewing the introduction section, and if so, then get ready for a fun and challenging course about one of the most dynamic jobs on set–script supervising!

Course Features

  • Lectures74
  • Quizzes8
  • Duration4 hours
  • Skill levelAll levels
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Students7
  • AssessmentsYes
CoursesScript SupervisorScript Supervising 101
  • Introduction

    What is a Script Supervisor, and how do you become one? First, take a quick quiz to see how much you know about this department. Then I'll introduce the job, and what to expect from this course.

    3
    • Quiz1.1
      Script Supervisor Pre-Quiz 3 questions
    • Lecture1.1
      Welcome to Script Supervising 04 min
    • Lecture1.2
      What to Expect From this Course 02 min
  • Pre-Production

    Find out what types of projects a script supervisor can work on, tips on interviewing with a director, and what to expect at an All Hands meeting. Then take a quiz to see what you learned.

    4
    • Lecture2.1
      Type of projects 06 min
    • Lecture2.2
      Interviewing with the Director 05 min
    • Lecture2.3
      All Hands Meeting 04 min
    • Quiz2.1
      Pre-production quiz 3 questions
  • Breaking down the script

    Everything you need to do to prep for a shoot.

    8
    • Lecture3.1
      DOWNLOAD: Breakdown Template
    • Lecture3.2
      Reading then Re-Reading 09 min
    • Lecture3.3
      Breakdown Categories, Eighths, and ERT 06 min
    • Lecture3.4
      Timing (ERT) – Narrative Scripts 03 min
    • Lecture3.5
      Timing (ERT) – Commercials 03 min
    • Lecture3.6
      Distro Formatting (Google Drive/Dropbox Setup) 03 min
    • Lecture3.7
      Table Reads 03 min
    • Quiz3.1
      Breaking down the script quiz 4 questions
  • Kit and Supplies

    Let's talk about what supplies you'll need in your kit.

    3
    • Lecture4.1
      Essentials for the Handwritten Script Supervisor (New) 06 min
    • Lecture4.2
      Essentials for the Digital Script Supervisor 10 min
    • Lecture4.3
      What Production Supplies 02 min
  • Continuity

    How much is covered under continuity, and what you need to watch for.

    11
    • Lecture5.1
      Dialogue 06 min
    • Lecture5.2
      Line! Corrections, Off Camera, and Readings 05 min
    • Lecture5.3
      Match Action 04 min
    • Lecture5.4
      Prop Continuity 03 min
    • Lecture5.5
      Hand Gestures 02 min
    • Lecture5.6
      Block Shooting 04 min
    • Lecture5.7
      Frame Matching 05 min
    • Lecture5.8
      The 180 Line 02 min
    • Lecture5.9
      Timing Takes 04 min
    • Lecture5.10
      Shorthand 02 min
    • Quiz5.1
      Continuity quiz 5 questions
  • Reports

    These are in the order you'll be running them. and need to be uploaded every night after wrap.

    10
    • Lecture6.1
      DOWNLOADS: Reports Templates
    • Lecture6.2
      Lunch Report 02 min
    • Lecture6.3
      Progress Report 02 min
    • Lecture6.4
      Editors Log 02 min
    • Lecture6.5
      Facing Pages 02 min
    • Lecture6.6
      Lined Script Pages 02 min
    • Lecture6.7
      Full Report/Photo Log 02 min
    • Lecture6.8
      Wild Track Log 01 min
    • Lecture6.9
      Secondary Reports 02 min
    • Quiz6.1
      Reports quiz 2 questions
  • A Day in the Life

    From arriving at call time, to running your wrap reports, this is a day in the life of a script supervisor.

    15
    • Lecture7.1
      Getting Materials 02 min
    • Lecture7.2
      Where to Set Up 02 min
    • Lecture7.3
      Prepping Materials 03 min
    • Lecture7.4
      Rehearsals & Blocking 03 min
    • Lecture7.5
      First Shot + Shot List 02 min
    • Lecture7.6
      Flipping the World 02 min
    • Lecture7.7
      Scene Complete & Owed Shots List 02 min
    • Lecture7.8
      Line Reading with Talent 02 min
    • Lecture7.9
      Circle Prints 03 min
    • Lecture7.10
      How to Take a Break 02 min
    • Lecture7.11
      Matching to Previous Scenes 02 min
    • Lecture7.12
      Dialogue, Alts, and Adlibs 04 min
    • Lecture7.13
      Lunch Report & First Shot After 02 min
    • Lecture7.14
      Daily Wrap Reports 02 min
    • Quiz7.1
      A Day in the Life Quiz 4 questions
  • Slating
    5
    • Lecture8.1
      Slating basics (narrative) 03 min
    • Lecture8.2
      Advanced Slating 03 min
    • Lecture8.3
      Commercial Slating 02 min
    • Lecture8.4
      Time Code 02 min
    • Quiz8.1
      Slating Quiz 2 questions
  • Floor plans

    Get ready to draw some bird's eye view layouts of the scene you're shooting. It's a lot of fun!

    1
    • Lecture9.1
      Drawing a Floor Plan 02 min
  • Contracts and Forms

    How to manage your freelance income.

    3
    • Lecture10.1
      What Should Be in Your Contract 02 min
    • Lecture10.2
      Payroll vs Invoice Jobs 03 min
    • Lecture10.3
      Kit Rental Forms 05 min
  • Pay Rate

    Daily vs Hourly, Union vs Non, Project type

    4
    • Lecture11.1
      Guaranteed Hours 02 min
    • Lecture11.2
      Meal Penalties & Overtime 02 min
    • Lecture11.3
      Union jobs vs Non-Union jobs 01 min
    • Lecture11.4
      Flat Rate vs Hourly 02 min
  • Networking and landing a job

    It's all about who you know, your reputation, and how to keep the momentum going when you're a freelancer.

    2
    • Lecture12.1
      Tips to Landing the Next Job 02 min
    • Lecture12.2
      How to juggle more than one job opportunity at a time 02 min
  • Communication

    Some guidelines I like to use on set to effective get my continuity point across, without losing my cool.

    1
    • Lecture13.1
      How to Effectively Communicate Continuity Errors 02 min
  • Workshops
    10
    • Lecture14.1
      Welcome! 01 min
    • Lecture14.2
      Breakdown 20 min
    • Lecture14.3
      Lunch Report 07 min
    • Lecture14.4
      Progress Report 10 min
    • Lecture14.5
      Editors Log 04 min
    • Lecture14.6
      Facing Pages 06 min
    • Lecture14.7
      Lined Script Pages 06 min
    • Lecture14.8
      Full Report (+ Photo Log) 02 min
    • Lecture14.9
      Wild Track Log 04 min
    • Lecture14.10
      Secondary Reports
  • Congrats!
    1
    • Lecture15.1
      You’re finished with the course! Now what?
  • OPTIONAL: Tell me how you enjoyed the course
    1
    • Quiz16.1
      Feedback on the course 6 questions
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Hannah Driscoll

Hey there, I'm Hannah, an LA based Script Supervisor in Film and Television. I've been at it since 2015, and love every minute of continuity coverage. My recent list of projects includes: Pen15 (TV), Adam Ruins Everything(TV), Lost Transmissions(Film), Plus One(Film), Walmart(Commercial), Epic Night(Eko Video/choose your own adventure series), to name a few.
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Interested in seeing what it takes to become a script supervisor? Check out my intro video and see for yourself.

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    Paige Glover

    This Course Gives You The Tools You Need - Worth Every Penny

    As an 18-year-old aspiring script supervisor, I found all I will need to get my first job. When I began this course, I knew very little about the ins and outs of script supervising, but now I can say with confidence that I understand the position entirely. The course has a great format with detailed descriptions and entertaining video segments. The work was so engaging that I struggled to close my laptop for the day to do other things! I would recommend this course to people who know nothing or even a bit about script supervising. If you possess some knowledge of the position, you will learn helpful tactics to improve the efficiency of your work. If you’re new you learn how to interact with the different departments, take effective notes, and even learn how to stand up for yourself in negotiating contracts. Like all things worth doing, this course is difficult and it may take watching the videos a few times to understand the concepts. But let me tell you, it pays off. As of now, I am looking to book my first job as a script supervisor and I’m so excited to use what I’ve learned in this course. If you’re even thinking about purchasing this course, I suggest you go for it. It is a more than worthy investment of your time, money, and patience.

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