Chapter 8.1Budgeting and Scheduling for Post

During the hectic days of pre-production, one of the first things that usually gets pushed back and delayed is the planning and scheduling for post-production. It happens more often than not because of other seemingly more pressing issues, such as obtaining financing, juggling actors’ schedules and incorporating last-minute script revisions. Just because editing comes after principal photography does not mean it should be placed on the back burner. The wise producer will hire an editor early in the process (and if the budget allows, a post-production supervisor) with whom to consult during pre-production. Every decision made during production has a ripple effect through post, and bad decisions made ...

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