Script Supervising and Film Continuity, 3rd Edition

Preface

This is the third edition of my book that delineates the methodology of film continuity—an integral facet in film production.

My first and second editions were published under the title Script Supervising and Film Continuity. Recently, the IATSE (International Association of Theatrical and Stage Employees) revised the title to: Script Supervisor/Continuity Coordinator. Sadly, this nomenclature perpetuates the misconceptions that abound with regard to the complex nature and major responsibilities of the job. I reiterate: the particular aspects of the craft have nothing to do with creating, revising, or supervising the written script per se.

During principal photography of theatrical motion pictures, movies for television, episodic television, ...