The Art of Continuity
 O N L I N E  C O U R S E
The Art of Continuity, (T.A.O.C. for short) Filmmaking as a Script Supervisor, is the first online course, in Script Supervising. Developed by industry veteran Dawn Gilliam (known for her work on Black Panther, and the latest installments of the Star Trek and Star Wars franchises), this interactive and valuable course is a global opportunity for all.
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COURSE
12 LESSONS {2013 Session Videotaped Lessons}
T.A.O.C. WORKBOOK {200 pages+}
WEEKLY HOMEWORK {Reviewed and answered by Dawn}
DAWN'S DAILIES {Learn what I look for in each Take in a Scene}
ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS {Learn insider information}
FILMMAKER PRO TOOLS {Learn T.A.O.C. Script Supervising Database}
A PRIVATE GOOGLE CHAT GROUP {Post Homework and ask Questions}
MONTHLY VIRTUAL CLASS {Talk One on One with Dawn}
COURSE
D E S C R I P T I O N
COURSE FEE
$1200
PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE
EACH CREATED TO GIVE THE MOST THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE POSSIBLE
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
PROVIDED TO BOOST AND ENDORSE YOUR SUCCESS
WHAT YOU'LL L E A R N
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• What is a Script Supervisor
• Equipment and Supplies
• Learning the Craft of Script Supervising
• Element within a Script Example: Title Page of Script Example: Elements of a Script
• The Crew
• The Estimated Script Timing Example: Elements of the Estimated Timing Form
• Revising Any Form Example: Elements of a Revised Estimated Timing Form Example: Estimated Timing Explained
• Paid Estimated Timing Form
• Paid Estimated Timing Form for TV
• The Story Chronology Example: Story Chronology
• Revised Story Chronology Story Chronology Explained
• The Scene & Page Count Example: Scene & Page Count
• Revised Sc. & Pg Count Sc & Pg Count Explained
• Page Count Guide
• The Script Supervisor’s One Liner Example: One Liner
• Time of Day
• Back Matching
• Direct Matching
• “One the Day” Matching
• Optional Breakdowns
• Car Chronology
• Voice-overs Example: Voice-Overs Explained
• Wild Lines/Tracks
• Special Effects List
• The Production Meeting
• Your View at the Monitor
• Camera Angles
• Abbreviations I & II
• Movement within the Frame
• Forms & Distribution
• Pre-production Test
• Etiquette
• Basic Sequence Example: Basic Sequence
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• Basic Sequence Script Lining
• Edited Basic Sequence on Script
• Edited Basic Sequence
• Progression Example: Progression
• Reverse Angle Progression
• Screen Direction Example: Screen Direction I & II
• The Triangle/Double Coverage I & II
• Matching Actions
• Film Speed
• Editor’s Daily Log
• The Camera Column
• The Sound Column
• The Scene Column
• Letter Clarification
• Slating
• Example: The Slate Explained
• The Slate
• Reshoots
• 2nd Unit
• Pick-Ups (2 pgs)
• The Take Column
• Camera & Sound Reports Example: Camera Report
• Sound Reports
• The Time Column
• Remarks Column
• Lens
• Description Column Example: Editor Daily Log Explained Daily log typed
• Facing Page Example: Facing Page Form ExplainedFacing Page Typed
• Production Report Example: Production Report Form Explained Production Report typed
• Next Scene Up Example: Next Scene Up Form explained Next Scene Up hand written
• Timecode Example: Editor’s Daily Log
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• Lining the Script Example: Lining the Script
• When the Script Line continues Example: Lining Continues to Next Script Pg (2 pgs) Lining Pick-Ups
• Lining Multiple Cameras Example: Lining Multiple Cameras
HOW TO G E T S T A R T E D
1. REGISTER AND PAY FOR COURSE
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2. CHAT GROUP INVITATION
Once payment is received, you will be sent an invitation to join The Art of Continuity private Chat group. This is where all Homework is posted and reviewed. Questions can be posted and answered. Chatting with fellow students is encouraged. You need a gmail address for the group.
3. SIGN RELEASE FORM
Release form must be signed before attending the 1st Monthly class in the virtual classroom. The monthly classes are videotaped for future use. Please dress appropriately.
4. VIRTUAL CLASSROOM WEBLINK
When payment is received, the Student Release Form has been filled out, signed and returned to theartofcontinuity@gmail.com, you will receive a web link to the virtual classroom for LESSON ONE.
5. HOMEWORK
Post your Homework in the private CHAT GROUP. It will be reviewed there and also, there will be a private video review. After the review and any revisions, then move onto the next Lesson.
6. 1ST MONTHLY MEETING
Various Saturdays and/or Sundays. I will be in the virtual classroom. The Web link will be posted in the Chat Group. All students are welcomed to attend. Here I will answer any questions and give a short lecture. (Because I’m a working Script Supervisor the time will vary)