Continuity Supervisor »

• Follows step-by-step Media Manual approach - ideal for novices and retraining professionals
• Written by a practicing independent TV producer and trainer
• Now includes six new chapters

The Continuity Supervisor enables both the newcomer and the experienced assistant to understand the basic elements of continuity, as well as giving them a grasp of the latest technological changes that affect the job. Formerly The Continuity Handbook: a guide for single-camera shooting, this book has now been completely updated to bring it into line with current day practices. The fourth edition has completely new chapters on: The Crew - job titles and definitions; The Script - explains other ways of laying out a film script; Continuity Report Sheet - logging the shots (the British and American systems); Front page - the shooting log rushed to the editor to facilitate digitizing; Timing on Location (how to get an accurate timing from the tramlines); Working in Widescreen (what it means for continuity/explanation of aspect ratios).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Avril Rowlands worked at the BBC for many years as a PA. She has been involved in specialized training for the television industry and major film and television colleges. Her own highly acclaimed residential courses have attracted students from major television companies worldwide. She is also a writer and independent television producer.

Booknews

Illustrated with charts, photographs, and cartoons, this guide to film continuity covers the basics of the subject both for introductory purposes and as an on-the-job handbook. It discusses the practical, technical, and professional aspects of supervision, including out-of- sequence shooting, locations, scheduling, editing, and post- production. This fourth edition also covers recent technological changes, and includes new chapters on the crew, the script, the continuity report sheet, timing, and widescreen. No index or bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Out of sequence shooting; Shots in scenes out of order; The work of continuity; Setting up; The production team; The crew; The script; Scene breakdown; Timing the script; Booking facilities; Artists and how to book them; Supporting artists; Children and animals; Locations; Accommodation; Travel; Food; Insurance; Costume and make up; Props and design; Shooting schedule; Documentary-type productions; What to take on location; Specialised observation; Continuity: a team effort; Your role within the unit; Making mistakes; Knowledge of the script; Coverage planned; How to keep informed; How to describe shots; Other terms used; Other terms in general use; Know what to observe; Priorities; Props; Costume; Continuity of action; Continuity of action and dialogue; Drama situations; Crossing the line; Screen Direction; Drawings and diagrams; Rehearsals and actors; The complete scene; Direct and indirect continuity; Matching continuity; Shooting on videotape; Working on documentary; Writing it down; When you make notes; Continuity report sheet; Writing on the script; Other paperwork; Timing on location; information for the editor; Coverage/tramline scripts; Shot listing; The realities of it all; Post Production; Editing the picture; Editing the sound; Working in the wide-screen; Copyright; Port production script; film and videotape formats; Film running times.