Which role is responsible for maintaining a log of shots and serving as the continuity expert?

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

Answer: (A)

Continuity on set and shot documentation are handled by the script supervisor. This role keeps a running log of every take, detailing what appears in the frame, the actions and dialogue, timing, and camera setup. They watch for and note any variations in costumes, props, actors’ positions, or set dressing so that everything matches from shot to shot and scene to scene. By tracking these details, they help prevent continuity errors and guide reshoots or pickups if something doesn’t align. They communicate these notes to the director and editor, and they often compile the continuity log used during editing.

The editor’s job is to assemble the footage after production, not maintain the live shot-by-shot continuity on set. The production designer focuses on the overall look of the sets and environments, while the prop master handles props, but neither is responsible for tracking every shot for continuity.