This document discusses the importance of maintaining visual continuity in filmmaking, emphasizing the significance of the axis line and the role of the script supervisor in preventing continuity errors. Common errors include inconsistencies in hair, makeup, wardrobe, and props, which can confuse viewers. Maintaining screen direction and attention to detail are essential responsibilities shared across all departments involved in production.

1. Visual Continuity
Created by
John M. Grace
I.A.T.S.E. Local 480

2. Maintaining Screen Direction
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Respecting the Line
THE LINE

3. Maintaining Screen Direction
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Respecting the Line
Also known as the Axis
Line or 180˚ Line
THE LINE

4. Maintaining Screen Direction
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Respecting the Line
Also known as the Axis
Line or 180˚ Line
This is the Line You Should Never Cross
(unless you have a good reason)
THE LINE

5. Maintaining Screen Direction
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Respecting the Line
Also known as the Axis
Line or 180˚ Line
This is the Line You Should Never Cross
(unless you have a good reason)
Crossing the Line confuses the viewer
and breaks the rules of continuity
THE LINE

6. Maintaining Screen Direction
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Respecting the Line
THE LINE

7. Maintaining Screen Direction
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Respecting the Line
THE LINE
A
B

8. Maintaining Screen Direction
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Respecting the Line
1
A
THE LINE
A
B
B
Camera
Position 1

9. Maintaining Screen Direction
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Respecting the Line
1
THE LINE
A
B
Camera
Position 2
A
B
2
A
B
Camera
Position 1

10. Maintaining Screen Direction
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Respecting the Line
THE LINE
1
A
B
Camera
Position 2
A
B
2
A
Camera
Position 3
B
3
A
B
Camera
Position 1

11. Continuity Errors
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Avoiding Errors in Visual Continuity is
the responsibility of every department

12. Continuity Errors
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Avoiding Errors in Visual Continuity is
the responsibility of every department
The person Most responsible for
avoiding continuity errors is the Script
Supervisor

13. Continuity Errors
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Avoiding Errors in Visual Continuity is
the responsibility of every department
The person Most responsible for
avoiding continuity errors is the Script
Supervisor
In addition to continuity, Scripty is tasked
with detailing: camera position and
settings, actor blocking, lighting, good
and bad takes, timing and dialog.

14. Continuity Errors
Common Continuity Errors occur in:
 Hair (was her braid on the right or left?)

15. Continuity Errors
Common Continuity Errors occur in:
 Hair (was her braid on the right or left?)
 Makeup (did his black eye disappear?)

16. Continuity Errors
Common Continuity Errors occur in:
 Hair (was her braid on the right or left?)
 Makeup (did his black eye disappear?)
 Wardrobe (was she wearing a scarf?)

17. Continuity Errors
Common Continuity Errors occur in:
 Hair (was her braid on the right or left?)
 Makeup (did his black eye disappear?)
 Wardrobe (was she wearing a scarf?)
 Transpo (what happened to that dent ?)

18. Continuity Errors
Common Continuity Errors occur in:
 Hair (was her braid on the right or left?)
 Makeup (did his black eye disappear?)
 Wardrobe (was she wearing a scarf?)
 Transpo (what happened to that dent ?)
 Props (why is the cigarette longer now?)

19. Continuity Errors
Common Continuity Errors occur in:
 Hair (was her braid on the right or left?)
 Makeup (did his black eye disappear?)
 Wardrobe (was she wearing a scarf?)
 Transpo (what happened to that dent ?)
 Props (why is the cigarette longer now?)
 Background Extras (do you see ghosts?)

20. Continuity Errors
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Hair
Makeup
Wardrobe
Transpo
Props
Background Extras

21. Continuity Errors
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Hair
Makeup
Wardrobe
Transpo
Props
Background Extras

22. Continuity Errors
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Hair
Makeup
Wardrobe
Transpo
Props
Background Extras

23. Continuity Errors
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Hair
Makeup
Wardrobe
Transpo
Props
Background Extras

24. Continuity Errors
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Hair
Makeup
Wardrobe
Transpo
Props
Background Extras

25. Continuity Errors
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Hair
Makeup
Wardrobe
Transpo
Props
Background Extras

26. Continuity Errors
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