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Picture post production for films and TV is what FORWARD EDIT is all about. Anything that interacts with or influences this world is fair game. Art and tech. Philosophy and workflows. Filmmakers and their art: past, present, and future.
Is post production even an accurate term today? I believe we are moving towards a tighter integration of the crafts within the filmmaking process. Camera selection, data storage and color timing during production, production design and HD: these are just a few decisions that have significant impacts on post, and ultimately, the director’s vision. And, of course, editorial is usually the department that is on any project longer than almost any other. This all speaks to the need for better communication, collaboration, teamwork. How can we help our prep and production brethren and therefore get better results on the screen?
Perhaps a tighter integration of art and technology is an answer. It’s happening slowly, but the two disciplines are still too often viewed as separate entities. CGI, 3D, HD, VFX, motion capture, previz, and animation are all propelling motion pictures into a vibrant new realm and assisting in the story telling process. Certainly anyone who works in these fields is an artist. But isn’t selecting an appropriate codec or organizing an immense number of shots an art as well? Tech and art, unite!
Promoting the cause of editing, for the common good.
