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Post-Production Supervisor
What does a Post-Production Supervisor do?
Post-Production Supervisors help a Producer achieve as much as is possible in the edit process without going over budget. Post-production Supervisors are the main line of communication between the Producers, Director, Editors, Sound Editors, 3rd party facilities, and the Production Accountant. Though it’s not a creative role, the Post-production Supervisor is integral to the delivery of the film or television series.
On films that involve using complex CGI (computer-generated images), they make sure the Producer’s aware of all the creative and financial considerations of post-production before work on the film even begins.
Post-Production Supervisors help hire staff for the edit, like Sound Editors and Titles Designers. They work closely with the Production Accountant, supplying accurate information for the cost reports.
They usually continue to work on the production until all the elements needed for the completion of the film are delivered. This includes the music and effects version, which allows the dialogue track to be replaced with different languages.
What’s a Post-Production Supervisor good at?
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Understanding post-production Know the process in detail, stay up-to-date with the effects that can be achieved through constantly changing technology
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Budgeting Plan, use film budgeting software, keep track of spending
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Multi-tasking Prioritize conflicting demands
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Problem-solving Find solutions to creative and practical dilemmas
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Communication Persuade producers of the creative possibilities and limitations of post, keep a team working happily
Who does a Post-Production Supervisor work with?
The Post-Production Supervisor works very closely with the picture and sound teams, especially the Editor, Assistant Editor or Sound Editor. They also work with the Post-production coordinator and Production Assistants.
How do I become a Post-Production Supervisor?
Most Post-Production Supervisors have worked in the industry for at least four years, either in an editing, sound or management role. It’s essential to have an intimate knowledge of the workings of the highly complex processes of post. Most Post-production Supervisors come in as Production Assistants.
Educational Requirements: If you want to go to university, courses in art, design, photography, drama and theatre, English, film studies, graphic design, graphic communication, media studies, physics, psychology and computing science are useful.
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