In this Between The Frames segment, Chris discusses some specific post-production topics including:

• The facets of post, from start to finish
• Doing post from the start
• Managing the post-production flow
• Collaboration in post
• And, the creative post process

He covers some best practices to get the most out of each.

He also recommends a list of tools and apps that serve the post-production process, from organization to time management and communication. Here they are:

 

• Final Cut X - This is my chosen non-linear editing system. It doesn’t have to be yours. In short, I feel it’s a system designed more for the creative and less for the technical mind. But to each their own. If you haven’t tried it and want to form your own opinion, I recommend giving it a shot.

• Color Finale - This outstanding tool delivers professional grade color tools as a simple Final Cut effects plugin, allowing a colorist to do dynamic and high-quality work without ever leaving the initial editing application. I love it dearly and am hooked. Extensive Color Finale tools and tutorials can be found below.

• Logic Pro X - Apple’s standard professional audio application is the best and most affordable mixing option when editing is done in Final Cut. Unlike Pro Tools, it’s a one-time fee with most standard plug-ins and tools included. It was made even more worthwhile to me as I used it to produce the podcast associated with this guide, Make This Movie.

• Apple Motion - Apple’s standard professional graphics application is often under-utilized in the filmmaking world, with a host of tools including 3D animation, motion tracking, advanced coloring options, and more. I also used it to build my own effects plugins for Final Cut. It’s really helpful.

 

For the full post production workflow and tool list, check out our in-depth Post-Production Tool Kit by signing up at shohawk.com/makethismovie. It includes not only the tools, but essential tutorials to get you through the extended post process!