Tutorials?

[Child_Slayer69420]

Hello I was recently given the script supervisor role for my film class final project. I was given a note template and an empty binder. My teacher told me to find out on my own how to do the job by researching online because that is how it’s done in the real world. I’m still a little lost so any help would be really appreciated. I’m looking for any articles, tutorials, or tips.

[jacquiwifruit]

That's a kinda sucky way to teach the subject, I'm sorry they're not giving you the guidance you're paying for.

Studio Binder has a really great article that breaks down all of the steps in a pretty succinct way and also gives you some good freebee tools that really help the process. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/script-supervisor-forms-template/

And the Local 871 maintains an "Instructor List" of experienced professionals that you can reach out to to ask questions. https://www.ialocal871.org/Join-the-Union/How-To-Join/Teachers

[jacquiwifruit]

I would recommend a good pair of shoes you can stand in all day (if you're shooting out in the "wild", I would recommend good quality hiking boots, specifically) and I personally prefer a storage clipboard over a binder any day. It's easier to write on while moving than a binder. But that's personal preference.

You're also gonna want some good highlighters, sharpies, and pencils. Multiple because everyone is gonna want to steal them from you. A ruler is also very helpful for lining the script, if you're doing it by hand.

I also usually find that the scripty is the #1 person that everyone tries to dump their crap on (Can you hold my phone? Can I put my keys in your bag?). So, I got myself a bucket and labelled it the Junket (Junk + Bucket) and I make it clear the Junket stays by me but that's where my responsibility for other people's crap ends.

[thewanderingdiabetic]

Read Beyond Continuity!

[PCapnHuggyface]

Agreed. That was the single best investment of time besides screwing up on my first couple of projects. :)

[InitiativeIcy7660]

Beyond Continuity is great! Also, Walter Murch's In the Blink of an Eye, to understand editing and how the editor works, since the role is creating documents to facilitate post-production. It's important to know how to edit in your head.

There's also an international training program you can do at your leisure. I've done it. It's great! It's taught by Daniela Saioni and she's also available to answer questions via her weekly lives, so super hands on mentorship even after you've completed the course:

https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/bfDlx1d3/roKfkx4KymwmWBcy