Skarratt Basics

03/26/2025

Spring has sprung and with it a 2 for 1 special. Grab a friend and book a workshop before Memorial Day.

06/07/2024

Shortcuts save time. Some are universal, some are template specific. Usable on Mac & PC, as well as iPad through a Bluetooth-connected keyboard. Learn 'em, Love 'em.

05/23/2023

Fellow Script Supervisors:

I'm extending my “Pay-What-You-Can” option for any Skarratt Basics workshops booked now thru the end of June.

This 3-hour workshop, normally $145 (US) per student, looks at the Breakdown Template, the Progress Report Template, and the Facing Page Template, going in-depth at how these documents work independently as well as in tandem. We cover how to change the templates fields and properties to best suit your own workflow. This workshop also includes a look at the Lining Tools in the Scriptation app. Additionally, these sessions will be limited to two (2) students at a time.

Sessions are Monday -Friday either Mornings (9am -12pm Pacific) or Afternoons (1pm - 4pm Pacific). If you are located outside the continental USA, I'm happy to adjust session times to make attendance more convenient in your time zone.

To book a workshop, send an email to [email protected] with your preferred date & time.

Subject: Pay What I Can Workshop

If you have a date & time preference, please list it. If you already have a friend who has confirmed they can attend with you, please include their name and email address. Do not sent payment at this time

Note1 : This workshop is intended for experienced script supervisors. This is not a 'how to script supervise' course, you must already have some proficiency in the job.

Note 2: There will be no workshops on Monday, May 29th in observation of Memorial Day.

03/18/2022

HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY!!
My show wrapped, so I'm available for a few weeks to help anyone that wants to level-up their Skarratt Skills.

Breakdown - $50
Facing Page - $50
Progress Report - $50
"Crash Course" (all three) - $140

Additional information & booking at this link:

01/07/2022

FACING PAGE TIP: Starting A New Day
Here's a quick look at how to start a new shooting day.

10/22/2021

FACING PAGE TIP: Time Code
Before using the Time Code command, you have to manually synchronize the template with the camera's time code. And really, it's more of a Time Stamp because you have to key it manually. Remember to check it throughout the day as it can drift on some systems and keep in mind that it won't match a if you switch to a different frame rate, like slow motion.

10/07/2021

FACING PAGE TIP:
Field & Column labels can be changed to whatever best suits your personal workflow. To change any Field or Column label, click on the dark purple Settings button -> Click on the label you want to change -> Type in the new label.

10/01/2021

One of the best things about the Skarratt Templates is how easily they can adjust to your workflow. Note the differences between single camera per entry vs multiple camera per entry. Neither is wrong, it's all about what works for you.

09/24/2021

Breakdown Tip: If you want the day's scenes in Call Sheet order, you can sort by Date, then use decimals in the "Day" column to put scenes in any order you like. I like to use .03 gaps to allow room for additional changes during the day. At the end of the shooting day, remember to reset them back to the same day number in order to copy them all to the Progress Report.

09/09/2021

Group Workshop: The Facing Page
October 23rd @ 3:00pm (pacific)

The Skarratt Facing Page template revolutionizes one of the building blocks of visual media and is customizable to an incredible degree.