Behind the Edit
Post Production Blog - A beginners guide to working in TV
Welcome to this Post Production Blog!
Written by Chloe Dean, an experienced Senior Post Production Manager and Owner of Click Post Productions.
"I've spent over twenty years working in British television as a Post Production Supervisor. Credits include The Grand Tour, Clarkson's Farm, The Long Way for Apple TV+ and Tucci in Great Britain for National Geographic.
Behind The Edit started as a place to share what I've learned. Honestly, without the gloss.
Post production is where television is actually made. It's where the story gets found in hundreds of hours of footage, where impossible deadlines get met, where craft and technology and human judgement collide under enormous pressure. It's rarely glamorous and almost never talked about openly.
I think it should be.
This blog covers the realities of working in television the good, the difficult and the things nobody tells you before you start. Whether you're new to the industry, thinking about joining it, or you've been doing this for years and just want to feel less alone, you're welcome here.
What is post production?
Post production is the final stage of making a television programme or film. Once filming is complete, the footage goes to an edit suite where editors assemble the raw material, add sound, music, colour correction and visual effects to create the finished programme you see on screen.
It sounds straightforward. It rarely is.
Behind every finished show is a team of editors, assistant editors, sound designers, colourists, post production coordinators and supervisors working to tight deadlines, complex technical specifications and the creative demands of broadcasters and streaming platforms. Post production can take months. The decisions made in the edit suite fundamentally shape what the audience experiences.
That's what this blog is about. The real version.
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Post-production is considered the most robust stage in tv/film production, and learning it can be intimidating. Start by learning the basics of these software programs through online tutorials, or take some free online classes to learn the fundamentals. Mastering post-production takes time, patience, lots of practice, and the commitment to learn, so keep learning and practicing continuously.
Post-production is a complex and exciting process that requires skills, patience, and a commitment to learn. It's the critical stage in TV and film production as it allows creators to tell their stories in a more immersive, more interactive, and more engaging way.
It may seem daunting, but it's rewarding. So don't give up! Start learning today and, with time, experience, and effort, you'll be doing your dream job in no time!
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