Daily editor log

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A daily editor log is maintained by the script supervisor during the production of a motion picture, or television show. The form is used to compile the beginning and ending mark of each shot. During post-production, the editor uses the log in order to find the shots needed for editing.

Download an example (PDF file):
The Filmmaking Paper Trail:
 Pre-production:

Screenplay | Breaking down the script | Script breakdown sheet | Production strip | Production board | Day out of Days | One liner schedule | Shooting schedule | Film budgeting

 Production:

Daily call sheet | Daily editor log | Daily progress report | Film inventory report (daily raw stock log) | Sound report | Daily production report (DPR) | Cost report