Script Supervisor's Role

Keep track of:

scenes, pages, setups and minutes shot

which scenes are shot (including partially shot), which are deleted and which ones are left to be shot

setups filmed by all cameras

deviations from scripted dialogues

set times: crew call, first shot, meal times (in and out), first shot after lunch, last shot and wrap

"matching" for purposes of continuity - making sure the appearance of the set and the actors, the movements (and eyelines) of the actors and the delivery of dialogue within each take matches its original master scene, and that the progression of wardrobe, makeup, props and set dressing during any specific scene is accurate

whether the picture is running long or short


Keeps a set of notes each day (usually in the form of a daily log) recording each take of each scene shot, including a description detailing the action and camera movements. Also recorded is the camera roll, scene number, take number, the timing of each take, the camera lens used, and the page count credited to each take. The director will call for specific takes to be printed, and those are circled, thus the term "circled takes".

Also:
furnishes Camera and Sound with slate numbers

prepares a list of pick-up shots and wild sound tracks

assists during the blocking of scenes

runs lines and cues actors prior to and during rehearsals (not a required duty but very often done

reads offstage lines for actors not present on the set

supplies the editor with a complete log, continuity notes and lined script pages (actual lines made through the specific scenes being shot indicating the exact action and dialogue captured in each take)