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Covid Safety Interviews Postproduction

Interview with a Sound Recordist

This week @guidetofilmtvpost interviewed our postproduction colleague at a major studio.  JC’s official title is sound recordist, but he wears many hats and is a member of IATSE, the Motion Picture Editors Guild. He describes a pre-covid “normal workday” as crazy long drives to and from work, lines of cars to get into the studio, upon… Read More »

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Covid Safety On Set Postproduction

On Set vs. Post Safety Protocols

On set production is divided into zones and sub zones, restricting groups to smaller numbers (i.e. cast who cannot wear PPE and those working directly in contact with them; wardrobe, hair, make-up, DP, director, sound, camera, script supers, dolly grips, background talent, etc.) This also affects the amount of time crew can be on set… Read More »

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Covid Safety Postproduction

The State of Postproduction in the Covid Era

Successful post production starts with an organized schedule and strict budget during your film’s prep, bids from reputable post facilities, and the willingness to change it all on the fly. Businesses closed, opened, and closed again, social distancing, global lock downs, reduction of services, and new guidelines all play havoc with finishing your project. The motion picture… Read More »