Post Production Supervision

You will learn the fundamentals of Post Production Management - from how Post Production has evolved, to the basics of how a Post Production office works and the differing roles within it. You’ll  be taught how a project is managed from the start of a production to the finish. You will learn how the Post Management Team works effectively with producers and directors, navigates codes of conduct and keeps a firm hold of schedules, budgets and deal negotiations. In addition, you will be given access to industry professionals to network and assist in the transition to the post production workforce at a co-ordinator level, and have access to job listings through Post-Super.com.

Module 1 – Pre-Production & Production, Post, before Post Production starts! 

The course begins by explaining how all the different decisions that are made before Post Production even starts affects what we do. We dig deeply into the DIT/Dailies workflows and learn to identify the important information for Post. We look at the documentation that is handed over from Production, and how this helps us move forward. We'll break down all the different roles, from production manager to directors, camera operators & actors’ agents to exec producer and how each one will work in partnership with the Post Management team. We will teach you the shorthand and indeed the etiquette that dictate how you interact. Furthermore, we give students the opportunity to visit a filming location or studio and see first-hand the decisions being made in a production office and on the set.

Module 2 – Starting Post Production 

This module takes a step by step look at starting up Post on a project and getting everything up and running. You will learn the format of the documentation needed and learn the technical information you should have at your disposal from the outset. We will also be including a masterclass from an established Post Supervisor, directly discussing the relationships/political side of Post Management which is not often mentioned. This people management experience is just as much a part of the role as the technical knowledge.

Module 3 – Picture Post

This module looks into two key areas of Picture Post; Picture workflow and VFX. With the Picture workflow, we plan to visit a Picture Post Production Facility and then go into detail about all the different elements a Post Management team member needs to know about - Offline, Online and Grade  with a specific focus on scheduling, budgeting, delivery standards and documentation. We will teach you what you need from your picture Editorial crew and when, with VFX, we break the medium down into chunks and explain not only different types and workflows but give you a proper insight of how to schedule, budget & track this essential element of Post.

Module 4 – Sound Post

This module turns the spotlight on Sound and its indispensable role in TV and Filmmaking. We delve into what Sound teams receive from set and what needs to be added afterwards, breaking sound down into its component parts to fully explain the value each one adds. There is an old adage that ‘If it sounds right, it looks right’ and we will uncover the best ways of allowing the sound teams to fully utilise every weapon in their arsenal to get it right within the structure of a schedule and budget that properly allows them to do this. Further to this theme of sound, we will also look at the role that music plays and how to understand the contractual/budgeting/scheduling requirements of both Score and Source music.

Module 5 – Accounts & Legal

Module 5 explores the least glamorous, but possibly the most important role of the Post Management team - budgeting, tracking costs and scheduling as well as the contractual law that is involved with Artist/Crew/Business contracts as much as clearances of all types - music, picture and product. We will be bringing in specialists, expert guest speakers who will share their experience, expertise and advice such as dedicated Post Accountants and contract law specialists to take you through every detail, ensuring you are confident when faced with real world situations.

You will be finishing the course with a crucial networking event with Industry professionals from Post Supervisors to Post houses. This is an invaluable opportunity to make Industry connections to help further your career.