Editorial is the creative engine of post-production. It's where individual takes are built into a story, where performances are shaped and enhanced, and where the pace and rhythm of the project is defined. From the moment the cameras stop shooting, to the final locked cut, the editorial and post teams craft a vision into a cohesive and compelling narrative.
This section explores every phase of the editorial process, from the craft of cutting to the managerial backbone that keeps a post department running.
The physical and technical journey of footage from set to editorial. Camera and sound capture, the DIT and Loader, dailies facility, data management, and the handoff into the cutting room.
An overview of the dailies workflow broken down by department, covering who's involved and when things happen. Explore in-depth articles for each step within.
The camera department decisions that determine the look of the show, and how those decisions affect the post-production pipeline.
How the DIT and Loader bridge production and post, applying on-set color with LUTs and CDLs while offloading, verifying, and safeguarding camera media until footage is confirmed safe.
The art and craft of cutting. Creative approaches, techniques, and the process of shaping raw dailies into a finished and polished story.
The backbone of the edit room. Dailies management, project organization, turnovers, and the critical support role that keeps editorial running.
The people who keep things running. Roles, responsibilities, and how the post team guides the post process from prep through delivery.
The entry-level position in the post department. Their role and responsibilities in the modern industry.
What a typical day looks like through dailies, cuts, and finishing.
The age-old question of "how do I break in?" Where to look, what to expect from the hiring process, and what Post PAs get paid.
The systems and processes. Project and media workflow, technical expertise, and the logistics that keep the operation moving forward.
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The software, hardware, and technology that powers modern editorial. Editing systems, shared storage, remote environments, and the evolving tech landscape.
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Career paths, unions, rates, contracts, and the professional landscape of working in editorial.
From the Moviola to the modern AVID. The evolution of editing technology, technique, and the pioneers who shaped the craft.
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