Post-Production Workflow for High-End TV & Film
“Training for the next level of industry practice”
DELIVERY OPTIONS & LENGTH
- eLearning (Avid Learning Central): 28 hrs of self-paced content
- Instructor-Led (Virtual): 30 hours over 5 days
OVERVIEW
This intensive learning path provides participants with a deep dive into the intricate world of sound and picture workflow specific to High-End Television (HETV) and Film. From initial preparation stages to final delivery, participants will come to understand how all departments in post-production come together and create the final film or TV show.
Crafted by industry veterans, the curriculum covers every part of these workflows, demystifying the processes & ensuring you stay ahead in this fast-evolving field. Whether you’re looking to enhance your technical prowess or streamline your workflows, this certification provides you with the expertise and confidence to excel. Join us and become a pivotal part of the storytelling magic, where creativity meets technology, and transform your passion into professional excellence. This certification path comprises two separate courses that work together, picture workflow AND sound workflow, and provides the foundational training for the Avid & Post Super | Post-Production Certification exams.
AUDIENCE
This learning path is designed for anyone interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of post-production workflows. This includes those new to the industry, as well as specialists such as producers or editors who want to improve their understanding of other departments within post-production.
PREREQUISITES
The intended audience for these courses will benefit from some experience in production or post-production. A background in either offline editorial or sound editorial would also be helpful but is not required.
Post-Production Workflow for Picture
In this comprehensive course, participants will delve into the intricate world of picture workflow specific to the realms of High-End Television (HETV) and Film. From the initial preparation stages to the final delivery, attendees will gain a deep understanding of the entire pipeline, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic landscape of Post-Production.
Course Objectives
- Understand the significance of picture workflow in HETV and Film production
- Explore the key stages of picture workflow, from pre-production to delivery
- Master the technical processes involved in picture editing and Post-Production & understand the importance of all the different roles/skills within the pipeline
- Gain insights into the collaborative nature of picture workflow within HETV & Film teams
Learn best practices for ensuring seamless picture pipelines across various platforms and formats
Course Outline
- Workflow Document
- Who creates it/who is involved
- Capture format/cameras
- Storage
- Colour pipelines
- Proxy creation
- On-set
- Choosing cameras to work with
- The role of the DIT
- Hierarchy on set
- Proxy creation
- Colour spaces
- Editorial Department
- Proxies
- Hierarchy and roles of cutting room
- Putting together a cutting room
- Timings
- Online & Conform
- Roundtripping approach
- Digital intermediate approach
- Conform editors
- Finishing
- Hierachy and responsibilities of online team
- Conforming
- Finishing systems
- Grading systems
- Grade
- Colour department (roles)
- Grading process
- Colour management
- Delivery & timings
- Equipment
Post-Production Workflow for Sound
This intensive course provides participants with a deep dive into the intricate world of sound workflow specific to High-End Television (HETV) and Film production. From initial preparation stages to final delivery, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of sound processes, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic landscape of audio storytelling.
Course Objectives
- Understand the significance of sound workflow in HETV and Film production
- Explore key stages of sound workflow, from pre-production to delivery
- Master technical processes involved in sound recording, editing, and mixing
- Gain insights into the collaborative nature of sound workflow within production teams
- Learn best practices for ensuring high-quality sound delivery across various platforms and formats.
Course Outline
- Sound Overview
- When does the sound process start?
- Approaches to the sound process
- What do we need to get started?
- Different teams in sound
- On-set
- Sound Report Sheets
- Getting sound into offline editorial
- Sound syncing after ingest
- Sound Logs
- Sound Within Offline Editorial
- Turnover elements from picture
- What happens at turnover in the sound department?
- Sound workflow overview
- Cutting Room Etiquette
- Different Elements of Sound
- Tracklay
- Recuts & Reconforms
- ADR & VO
- Roles
- Sound Design
- Foley
- Sound Mixing
- Music for HETV & Film
- Music Workflow
- Music Clearances & Supervisor
- Cue Sheets
- Roles
- Music Editor
- Composed Music
- Sound Mixing
- Premix
- Final Mix
- Approvals
- Hierarchy & Roles