Unit 29: Task 3 - My Role

In the making of my group's music video, which will be for 'Jenny Was a Friend of Mine' by The Killers I will be the Production Manager/Script Supervisor.

The Production Manager needs to be highly organised with good planning and some admin skills, I believe I have these skills therefore I know that the paperwork will be finished. I also need to be able to work independently under pressure but be highly self-motivated. I may not have good experience of film production, business or at managing budgets but this will come with time and the more filmmaking I do, the better I will and more experience I will gain, meaning that this project will help me by giving me experience.

A production manager is charge of budgets, covering costs relating to the crew and practicalities of running a production, they work closely with the Producer, Line Producer and the First Assistant Director to prepare the schedule, they then consults with the Heads of certain department to estimate the materials cost and draw up a draft budget. They oversee the recruitment of crew and suppliers as well as the search for locations. They work very closely with the Production Accountant.  

The Script Supervisor has good attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and be able to take precise notes quickly and efficiently. They also need to be able to think on their feet and respond to circumstances changing all the while remaining clam and friendly. They need to be able to work as part of team.

A script supervisor's role is to ensure whether it is possible for each filmed scene to be edited into a verbally and visually coherent sequence. Film and TV dramas are usually shot entirely out of script sequence. The Script Supervisor ensures that the finished product makes continuous verbal and visual sense. They work as part of the camera department. They check the script for any errors of inconsistencies and develop story synopses and character breakdowns. They work very closely with lots of other departments, including sound, costume, hair and make-up, props and lighting. Where pick-up shots are required, they provide actors with dialogue start points and exact continuity details. They re-type scripts to reflect any major dialogue changes, and mark up scripts with slate numbers, cut points, and other relevant details for post production.