The Stages of Film Production - Post production

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Post production is referred to as post and it is the final stage of production process. It comprises of tasks like editing, mixing, dubbing, special effects, etc.

1.      Assembling the rushes

The rushes or raw footage of the video are sorted in an order and viewed by the producer to ensure the quality of visuals. This helps to find any missing links or scenes which are to be noted for re shoot.

2.     Editing the video

The first stage of editing is rough cut where the video is organized according to the original script. An editing suite or software is used for this purpose. No kind of effect or sound is added in a rough cut. Later the video editor proceeds for the final cut or final edit after the approval of the producer. The dubbed sound, other sound effects, animations, visual effects and title graphics are added in the final cut. There are two types of editing; namely linear and non-linear. Non- linear editing is used widely for editing.

3.     Adding sound

This comes during the final edit process. The background score and other musical sounds will be recorded earlier. This process is done in an audio recording studio by the music composer and singers. This also includes recording live sound effects. All these sound effects will be edited and added to the final video.

4.     Dubbing

Dubbing is a complex process of recording human voice. In this process the dubbing artists will deliver dialogues for the characters, in a recording studio. The lip sync with characters in the video is most important for a perfect dubbing. Sometimes the actors who played the role will dub for themselves. Nowadays live recording is widespread. So dubbing is losing its relevance.

5.     Adding Visual effects and graphics

All the video footage will not be of desired quality or color temperature. So certain changes will be made in the case of color and brightness of the video. This is called color correction. This can be done by using various editing suites or software for color correction. This process is done during the final edit stages. The graphics or computer generated imagery is also created during this period by graphic designers and animators.

6.     Adding credits or titles

In the end of the final edit, the titles and credits for the technicians involved in the production is prepared. Adding credits requires experience as the names should be added in the order of importance. The courtesy for people supported the production also include the credits. Legal warnings on smoking, drinking, etc., also comes under this category. Titles of the film will be prepared earlier using graphics or animation.

Later the final product is previewed by the producer and other responsible authorities to ensure that there are no errors, and the content of the film does not violate any policies of the studio or the concerned organization.