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Capture
We dive into camera technology so that you can start your workflow off right, covering topics like cameras, codecs, and color spaces.
Prep
A lot has to happen between the time when the director yells “cut” and the editors begin their work. Syncing, backups, checksums, and more.
Edit
Whether it takes a team of twenty or a solo artist, the editorial process is balance of artistry and technical details.
Conform
The conform translates the film from the language of the editor to that of the color and sound teams. The tiniest details make or break this stage.
VFX
We all know that VFX creates new worlds, but it can also save a huge amount of time and money in this world (when done properly).
Color
The colorist puts the final polish on the film, using specialized tools to shift the audience’s mood from moment to moment.
Sound
Sound is the invisible half of the film. The sound team will record new effects, polish what’s already there, and mix it all together.
Delivery
At the final step in the process, each piece of media is packaged together and optimized for each medium: web, broadcast, theatrical, mobile…
Case Studies
We walk you through the details of a range of different workflows, from Hollywood tentpoles to wedding videos, so you can see the tradeoffs.