Overview

This standard is about planning, budgeting and monitoring the progress of the post-production schedule. 

It is about liaising closely with the relevant people, and ensuring that they have what they need to work effectively.

It involves ensuring that the post-production phase runs smoothly, delegating key activities as appropriate. Knowledge of post-production software can be an advantage.

This standard focuses on the supervisory roles played by production rather than the technical processes undertaken in post-production.

This standard is for Line Producers, Post Production Co-ordinators and Production Managers.

 

Performance Criteria 

You must be able to:

  1. plan and agree post-production schedules identifying the main activities to be completed
  2. plan deliverables to meet partner or broadcaster requirements when working on co-productions
  3. select, negotiate and agree post-production services and crew to meet production requirements
  4. confirm the requirements of the original creative brief and script to those involved in post-production
  5. specify outcomes and criteria for editing
  6. monitor post production outputs against requirements as agreed
  7. monitor financial costs on an ongoing basis
  8. review post production budgets and make adjustments when required
  9. prepare estimates for costs reports with production accountants when required
  10. refer to appropriate people when progress is likely to compromise schedule
  11. maintain a network of contacts to use for post production
  12. confirm post production requirements from crew, suppliers, creative talent and executives at agreed times
  13. confirm that procedures for confidentiality, piracy and clearances are adhered to

 

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:  

  1. the critical path of the post-production process
  2. how to calculate the cost of post-production facilities and crew in line with budget parameters
  3. the production deliverables required for co-productions
  4. post-production services and crew including editors, equipment, soundtrack laying, and dubbing
  5. how to budget the delivery items
  6. any pre-existing relationships between producer or director and the prospective post production crew
  7. the uses of items required and produced by the post production department
  8. the processes in the production of titles and special effects
  9. the processes of music recording
  10. the procedures of creating digital elements on film
  11. the final delivery elements and formats required
  12. key details of contracts and agreements
  13. the procedures and policies for confidentiality, piracy and clearances and how to ensure these are met
  14. how to monitor progress with the correct level of involvement without antagonising the creative crew
  15. who to refer lack of progress to