Reddit mentions of Continuity Supervisor, Fourth Edition (Media Manuals)

> I really hope I don't fuck up as we are trying to shop this pilot around after post production.

You won't fuck up, and in any case pilots don't stand or fall on the strength of the continuity - they'll be judged on the script, the cast, the lighting and the direction so don't worry about anything.

> Both comments mentioned a ruler. What will I need a ruler for?

One of your tasks as script supervisor is to mark up a script for the editor which indicates where each slate starts and ends. Usually this is in the form of a vertical line - at the top you write the slate number, then a short description of the shot (e.g. MCU 2S CAL & SAM - Medium close up two shot of the characters Cal and Sam). The line goes from the starting point until the point at which the shot ends. If there are lines that are not on camera during that shot then you draw a wiggly line until the actors are back in shot.

It's a bit difficult to explain verbally, but if you get one or both of these books they will give you examples:

http://www.amazon.com/Continuity-Supervisor-Fourth-Edition-Manuals/dp/0240516133/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347128347&sr=8-1&keywords=avril+rowlands

http://www.amazon.com/Script-Supervision-Television-Communication-Books/dp/0803863667/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347128437&sr=1-4&keywords=continuity+script+supervisor

The editor's lined script is one thing that hasn't changed much since the advent of digital.

If you search youtube for [script supervisor] or [continuity supervisor] you'll find a few explanatory videos. Sorry I have not been able to check which are the best because the internet is too slow here on a Saturday night.

I'm really thinking that it would benefit your production if the producers can persuade a working script supervisor to come in and supervise you for a day and show you the ropes. I would do it myself but I'm in England.

But anyway best of luck for the shoot. Do feel free to PM me if there's anything I can do to help.