A Day on Set
Every day on a movie set is different, but in order to get an idea of what it is like to work as a script supervisor, here is an example of a typical day on set.
THE CALL SHEET
The evening before, each crew member will receive a call sheet for the next day. This is a one-page (front and back) schedule that summarizes the day’s work. It includes a wealth of information: what scenes will be shot, the address of the shooting location, who will work that day, what time each cast and crew member should be there, what major equipment has been ordered, etc. It is the place that will tell you about the day’s special production elements; things like rain towers, firearms, child actors.
A call sheet may have attachments such ...
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