Which professional maintains shot logs and ensures continuity on set?

• A. Script Supervisor
• B. Editor
• C. Property Master
• D. Production Designer

Answer: (A)

Continuity on set and tracking what’s filmed are all about keeping every element consistent across takes, scenes, and even days. The script supervisor is responsible for maintaining detailed shot logs that record scene and take numbers, camera setups, lens choices, and notes about wardrobe, props, timing, and blocking. They watch performances and actions to ensure consistency in movements, dialogue, and details from shot to shot, flagging any deviations so they can be corrected or properly noted for future takes. This role also communicates with the director and cinematographer to preserve the film’s continuity as shooting progresses. The editor works with footage after filming to assemble the film, while the property master and production designer focus on props and the look of the sets, not on maintaining shot-by-shot continuity.