IFH 032: How a Post-Production Supervisor Can Save Your Butt!

How a Post-Production Supervisor Can Save Your Butt!

Post-Production Supervisors are responsible for the post production process, during which they maintain clarity of information and good channels of communication between the producer, editor, supervising sound editor, the facilities companies (such as film labs, CGI studios and negative cutters) and the production accountant.

The Post-Production Supervisor has a pivotal role in ensuring that the film’s post-production budget is manageable and doable and that all deadlines are met.

The role of the Post-Production Supervisor varies depending on the type of film or project and the all-important budget.

On a big budget, visual effects heavy film projects, Post-Production Supervisors start work during pre-production, going as an in between with the VFX House and ensuring that the producer is aware of all the creative and budgetary considerations and how they may impact on the all-important post-production period.

I know many Post-Production Supervisors who work on huge studio tent poles and let’s just say they are aging fast! It’s a high-stress job, to say the least.

On smaller budget film projects they also advise on the limitations that may need to be applied to the shoot in order to finish it, as well as providing an overall picture of what can be realistically achieved in post-production within the budget.

Take a listen as I describe what a Post-Production Supervisor does, what to look for when hiring one and how they can save you money in post-production.

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LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Post Production Consulting
• IFH 014: Post Production Workflow – Understand It or DIE!
• Tugg: Theatrical Self Distribution
• IFH: Guerrilla Indie Film School
• USC Film School’s ONLY Online Course: Directing the Actor

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If you like this episode, then take a listen to:
Post Production Workflow – Understand It or DIE!

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