Overview

This standard is about monitoring production activities during recording sessions, and calling correct shot numbers from scripts, in the correct sequence and on time.  It is about previewing the next or upcoming shot on source monitors and comparing against script.  It involves confirming and implementing directors’ instructions for changes to shots and communicating these clearly to appropriate people.

It is about calculating the duration of each sequence and whole programmes, counting in and out pre-recorded sequences, monitoring timings, identifying any over- or under-runs, and re-calculating timings when there are changes. It involves logging takes and producing accurate edit notes.

This standard is for Script Supervisors and Production Co-ordinators.

 

Performance Criteria 

You must be able to:

  1. input and upload scripts for use in appropriate systems
  2. prepare camera cards and cues to meet production requirements
  3. call the correct shot number from scripts in the correct sequence, and on time
  4. preview and announce next or upcoming shots on source monitors, comparing them with scripts
  5. give standby warnings to video operators, cueing them when required
  6. inform directors of discrepancies between the agreed script and the next or upcoming source
  7. implement and communicate directors’ instructions for changes to shots
  8. perform accurate calculations of the duration of programmes and of each sequence
  9. monitor sequence timings throughout programmes to meet production requirements
  10. count pre-recorded inserts in and out
  11. perform a count to fixed points within programmes, which is audible to production and technical teams, performers and contributors
  12. carry out comparison of actual timings to estimates
  13. report rehearsal timings and discrepancies to appropriate people
  14. recalculate timings when changes are made to programme content and running order
  15. calculate the time required to meet overall programme length when programmes include items of flexible length and report calculations to programme personnel
  16. monitor performance against script, and notify programme personnel about discrepancies
  17. produce a reference for each take, including details of content and timing for each take, and reasons for any retakes in the log
  18. distribute records to appropriate people
  19. check that information included in captions, social networking and promotional material meets production requirements

 

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:  

  1. how to input and upload scripts
  2. the importance of camera cards and cues
  3. how to identify shots in sequence
  4. how to preview upcoming shots in comparison with the script
  5. shot calling methods, how to use them to accurately and audibly call shots
  6. how to calculate timings and monitor sequences
  7. how to count accurately
  8. who to inform of any discrepancies
  9. methods of communicating with programme personnel, and how to use them
  10. why and how changes affect the programme running time
  11. the technical terms to use
  12. how to reference takes
  13. what information to record
  14. how to report discrepancies or changes to the script
  15. how to recalculate changes to programme content
  16. how to create an accurate account in the log
  17. how to produce and distribute edit notes
  18. how captions are used and the importance of checking for accuracy when using them
  19. how to use social media to create an immediate marketing presence that meets production requirements