Sally J Roddy
Sally J Roddy is a Script Supervisor,
Producer and Production manager. She started
her career in the early 70s and in 19874 was script supervisor on the movie “Benji”. She worked consistently in American TV and
movies from the 70s up to 2010 as a script supervisor on projects like: “East
of Eden”, “Hardcastle and McCorkmick”, “Baywatch”, “Gilmore Girls” and “NCIS:
Navel Criminal Investigates Service”.
In 1982 and 1983 she was the Script Supervisor
on Fame working on 27 episodes: 6 from season 1 and 21 from Season 2.
Script Supervisors in film and
television work to make sure that the production has continuous verbal and
visual integrity. They must ensure that when different takes and scenes are
finally edited the production does not contain distracting continuity errors.
Script Supervisors observe every shot closely and take precise and detailed
notes to provide directors and editors with an authoritative reference. They
work with all departments but most closely with the Director, the ADs and DP.
During pre-production the Script
Supervisor will check the script for any inconsistencies, prepare estimated
running times, and break down the script according to production requirements.
They will develop story synopses and character breakdowns, checking the
shooting schedule to ensure that all the required scenes are shot and
adequately covered from all required angles, and working closely
with directors
to anticipate and solve any potential problems.
On each day of principal photography,
Script Supervisors file reports and photographic records for the previous day's
shoot, and prepare all paperwork for post production. They check continuity
requirements for each scene to be shot. During filming they closely monitor the
script to check that no dialogue is overlooked, and cue actors where necessary.
They keep detailed continuity notes and photographs or sketches of each actor
and camera position for each shot. The detailed records they need to keep
include all shot timings and camera movements, whether the scene is shot during
the day or at night, any scene changes and their implications, all camera
details including lenses and focal distances, and any inconsistencies.
They liaise closely about continuity
with other departments including costume, makeup and hair, props and lighting.
Where pick up shots are required, Script Supervisors provide actors with
dialogue start points, and exact continuity details. They also ensure that
other departments are aware of the status of each shot, and that clapper boards
are marked up accordingly. Where more than one camera is used, they ensure that
each camera's output is accurately identified. They confirm directors' take
preferences and note these for post production. They often assist sound mixers
in taking additional notes of any recorded wild tracks or voice–overs. Script
Supervisors retype scripts to reflect any major dialogue changes, and markup
scripts with slate numbers, cut points, and other relevant details for post
production. They prepare detailed daily continuity reports, editors' daily log
sheets and daily production reports. They also provide production with records
of the requirements for any outstanding shots or inserts.
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