Knowledge of the Script
If you have a script it is very important to know it thoroughly before shooting. You should know, for example, where the scene you are about to shoot occurs in the story and whether it has continuity with scenes before or after. Sometimes scenes occur which do not relate to others. Then your job is easier.
Marking Up Script
Read through the script for continuity, marking important junctions before shooting, so that you will be prepared in advance. Stage directions, entering and exiting, the substitution of stunt artists in place of the characters and vice versa are all worth noting, as are points in the script which are obvious indications for a change of angle.
Take this piece of dialogue, for example: ‘You think this ...
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