Whether for the big or small screen, every production uses a Script Supervisor. This crucial job is needed to track the director’s notes, maintain continuity, and keep everyone from production to post on the same page. However, there are significant changes depending on the kind of production you're working on. This in-depth webinar shows you the distinct differences between features, television, and commercials, so you're ready for every opportunity as a Script Supervisor.

Are you interested in production jobs but unsure of if film, television, or commercials are the best direction?

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator?

If this sounds like you, then you could be a stand-out Script Supervisor, and with so much new content created every day, you have a great opportunity to build a career in a format that works best for you. 

In this Stage 32 exclusive webinar, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the job and the differences between working in film, television, and commercials, all from an expert in the field.

You’ll review scripts, forms, breakdowns, and storyboards to see how they’re used from pre-production through post.

This role overlaps with nearly every department and works alongside the director, making you an essential crew member and an asset to any project you work on.

Walking you through the role is Rachel Atkinson, a professional script supervisor with credits on Hulu’s DOPESICK, Apple+’s SWAGGER, Showtime’s HOMELAND, the films CANDYMAN and POISON IVY, and countless commercials.

Rachel will cover:

• The specific role of a script supervisor in film, television, and commercials, and how they are distinctly different
• How to breakdown a script
• How to stay organized while adapting from pre-production to being on set
• Highlighting the information the editors need
• Keeping continuity for a single shoot vs. multiple episodes and seasons
• The language of script lining
• And more

By the end of this webinar, you’ll know the essential skills and tools to work as a Script Supervisor in film, television, and commercials.

The Role of the Script Supervisor

• Pre-Production Breakdowns
  • Getting yourself organized
  • Sharing information
• Production Responsibilities
  • On set continuity
  • Reporting to production
  • Reporting to post
• Post-Production
  • How a Script Supervisor's notes serve the editor

Commercial Script Supervising

• Pre-Production
  • Organizing and adapting your notes for the situation
  • Using storyboards instead of scripts
• Production
  • How important is timing?
  • How important is continuity?
  • How to determine what is crucial
• Post
  • Highlighting the information that the editors are looking for

Feature Script Supervising

• Pre-Production
  • How to breakdown a feature script and ensure its accuracy
• Production
  • Continuity: Keeping the big picture in mind
  • Keeping accurate records of each day's work
• Post-Production
  • Providing post with the information it needs

Episodic Script Supervising

• Pre-Production
  • Organizing for episodes continuously
  • Prepare for cross-boarding
• Production
  • Keeping continuity across episodes and seasons
• Post-Production
  • The challenges of identifying scenes and shots for multiple episodes

Multi-Cam Script Supervising

• The workflow of the week
• The language of script lining

Career Paths: Choices and Considerations

• Considering the life-work balance of each format
• Assessing the challenges and rewards of each path

Q&A with Rachel

All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn the ins and outs of the job and the differences between working in film, television, and commercials, all from an expert in the field.

All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn the ins and outs of the job and the differences between working in film, television, and commercials, all from an expert in the field.

Producers looking to learn the ins and outs of the job and the differences between working in film, television, and commercials, all from an expert in the field.

Actors looking to learn the ins and outs of the job and the differences between working in film, television, and commercials, all from an expert in the field.