What The Art Of Continuity
Students Are Saying

It is not your job to argue or demand your way. It is not your film. You are not the director.

Dawn has helped me hone my craft in a way where I not just simply do the job, but I emphasize it in a neat and readable style - from prep to wrap. Since taking this course, I have had people mention how neat my forms look in prep and how helpful they are to them, especially when there is a lot of information to track.

"Be the best script supervisor for the job." It really motivates me to be at my best every day.

I started my career in New Mexico, and I feel taking Dawn's course set me apart in a huge way in my hometown. It helped me to grow and move to Los Angeles to work on bigger productions. Dawn always pushes us to go above and beyond and to do more than what is expected. Her passion for the craft is unmatched, and she truly cares for her students.

There are so many good ones, but I always really loved the way Dawn would sign off from her videos - "alright... peace!

TAOC went beyond script supervising. It gave me a structure and a foundation that a film school would have never been able to do. TAOC was a connector of all things filmmaking. We were learning to be script supervisors but evolving and graduating the course as editors, directors and crew members with a strong work ethic and set etiquette. I always felt incredibly lucky and grateful that I can reach out to her or the TAOC group at any moment.

I tell people several things I got from Dawn. I know my angles. If you jump the line, now are you going to jump it back. The three things that always saves me in production: Always get your story chronological approved by the director. Send script questions directly to the director. Estimated timings matters.

Training matters, I tell everyone to get proper training as a Script Supervisor because there is a difference between a Scripty and a Script Supervisor.

Be the best Script Supervisor for the project.

Dawn is a wonderful mentor and a true trailblazer. She teaches us to be clear and concise, care about how our notes look and follow our paperwork. Dawn’s contributions have elevated the craft; she’s always looking ahead and advancing the role as the industry evolves.

Two mottos stand out to me, first is that I write down what the camera shoots and what's in that frame is what is important, second is easy access and organization of that information so I can provide the answers someone needs quickly and effectively.

This is an extremely effective and thorough course for Script Supervision. The combination of written textbook, videos, tests, and hands on coursework takes you through all aspects of Script Supervision. You learn how Dawn is thinking in real time as she is watching a take, how she writes and organizes the information. I was initially self-taught and then tried a couple online courses, but TAOC is the most comprehensive industry standard education for a Script Supervisor.

“Be the best person for the job.”

This is an extremely effective and thorough course for Script Supervision. The combination of written textbook, videos, tests, and hands on coursework takes you through all aspects of Script Supervision. You learn how Dawn is thinking in real time as she is watching a take, how she writes and organizes the information. I was initially self-taught and then tried a couple online courses, but TAOC is the most comprehensive industry standard education for a Script Supervisor.

“Be the best Script Supervisor for the project.” Dawn has always emphasized that regardless of the size or scope of a production, you should give it your full commitment and strive to do your very best.

Dawn has always been, and continues to be, an inspiration in this craft. Her dedication, professionalism, and work ethic are truly admirable. The class gave me a tremendous leverage at the beginning of my career, and taking it was one of the best decisions I made before entering the industry. I highly recommend it to anyone wishing to pursue this career. Thank you for everything, Dawn!

"This is a craft." Be the best Script Supervisor for the project

Even when things arise while I'm working or have a question about something, I will sometimes go back and listen or read notes for help.

"You only want to be where you’re supposed to be."

Dawn is one of the best mentors of the craft, and best in the craft in general. Although I still have half of the course to go, I feel as if I know infinitely more than I did when I started – and that is thanks to Dawn and her teachings. There is so much effort and pride she puts into this course, and you can feel that through the TAOC Workbook and countless hours of videos of the craft she puts out to her students.

"Determine what is most important to the scene."

Dawn's guidance and generosity accelerated my career in ways that I couldn't imagine. Working in tandem with her on Back In Action & Black Adam was like taking a Master Class in script supervision. Wait, I already did that - it's called The Art of Continuity. Learning from a professional whose set the bar HIGH and requires 1000% effort from her students in class, the same can be expected when working with her on set.