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Script supervisor

Script supervisors are responsible for the continuity of the movie or television program. They watch every shot to make sure that it's according to the script. Script supervisors ensure that during editing the story makes visual and verbal sense and does not contain any continuity errors.

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Rate 5 of the 12 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

consult with production director

check continuity requirements

work with the director of photography

prepare film continuity reports

observe shots

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (12)

film production processfilm production processThe various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.consult with production directorconsult with production directorConsult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.check continuity requirementscheck continuity requirementsMake sure every scene and shot make verbal and visual sense. Make sure everything is according to the script.work with the director of photographywork with the director of photographyWork with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.prepare film continuity reportsprepare film continuity reportsWrite continuity notes and make photographs or sketches of each actor and camera position for each shot. Report all shot timings and camera movements, whether the scene is shot during the day or at ni...observe shotsobserve shotsObserve every movie shot closely during shooting and make notes.analyse a scriptanalyse a scriptBreak down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.study relationships between charactersstudy relationships between charactersStudy characters in scripts and their relationships to each other.work with pre-production teamwork with pre-production teamConsult with the pre-production team about expectations, requirements, budget, etc.work with an artistic teamwork with an artistic teamWork closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.ensure visual quality of the setensure visual quality of the setInspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.edit scriptsedit scriptsRewrite scripts. Change dialogue. Mark scripts with relevant information for post-production.
Optional (11) — show
operate a cameraoperate a cameraCapture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.watch sceneswatch scenesWatch raw scenes and shots after shooting to ensure quality. Decide which shots will be used and what needs to be edited.set up camerasset up camerasPut cameras in place and prepare them for use.perform video editingperform video editingRearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed effects, ...select camera aperturesselect camera aperturesAdjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.adapt a scriptadapt a scriptAdapt a script and, if the play is newly written, work with the writer or collaborate with playwrights.lead cast and crewlead cast and crewLead a film or theatre cast and crew. Brief them about the creative vision, what they need to do and where they need to be. Manage day-to-day production activities to ensure things run smoothly.edit recorded soundedit recorded soundEdit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.supervise camera crewsupervise camera crewSupervise the camera crew to make sure they use the right equipment, angles, frames, shots, etc., according to the creative vision.dress actorsdress actorsDress performing artists.supervise sound productionsupervise sound productionSupervise the creation of sound and decide which music and sounds to use for the movie and theatre production.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a script supervisor do?

Script supervisors are responsible for the continuity of the movie or television program. They watch every shot to make sure that it's according to the script. Script supervisors ensure that during editing the story makes visual and verbal sense and does not contain any continuity errors.

What skills does a script supervisor need?

A script supervisor needs 12 essential skills, including film production process, consult with production director, check continuity requirements, work with the director of photography, prepare film continuity reports.

Will AI replace script supervisor jobs?

The AI disruption score for script supervisor is 24/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: prepare film continuity reports, perform video editing, edit recorded sound. Most resilient: dress actors, work with an artistic team, lead cast and crew.

Quick Facts

SectorArts & Entertainment
ISCO GroupLegal, social, cultural and related associate professionals
Essential Skills12

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