Process
Continuity
The practice of maintaining consistent action, eyelines, props, wardrobe, and screen direction across takes.
Inputs
- A brief, script, plan, or approved source material
Outputs
- A documented handoff for the next department
Handoffs
- Confirm assumptions, owner, timing, and review point.
In practice
Script supervision and departments track performance, timing, props, wardrobe, hair, makeup, lighting, camera, sound, and screen direction so separately photographed material can cut together. Deliberate discontinuity is a creative choice; accidental mismatch is a preventable handoff failure.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary — ScreenSkills
- Film Industry Terminology — California Film Commission