POST PRODUCTION

~ SAMEER SHARMA (19JSBVA024)

MODULE

Show Beauty of Bangalore Markets with your own Shooting video and edit.

This presentation is a collection of my works and researches that were done for the module Post
production- 2, handled by Mr. Arjun sir.

I thank him for his involvement in making us understand the techniques of

editing and cinematography and also helping us to learn the process of shooting a video.
WHAT IS POST PRODUCTION?
Video production involves three very distinct steps, all revolving
around the production. However, don’t be misguided and think that
production is the most important part of the process. Each step plays
an equally valuable role in a successful project.

● Pre-production – preparing and planning for the day(s) of filming

● Production – filming the footage through videography techniques

● Post-production – editing the footage and assembling the final

product

As the last step in the process, post-production has the final say in how
the video will turn out. There are several elements of post-production
that make up the entire process.
IMPORTANCE OF POST-PRODUCTION
Post production is a significant segment of the process of
video production, photography, and film production. It is as
crucial to filmmaking as turning the equipment on and
hitting the record. It is the phase after production when the
filming is finalized, and audio and visual material editing
begins. Artx films post-production involves a slew of
professionals- editors, colorists, sound engineers, foley
artists, and more, who work together to produce
masterpieces. This process involves all the phases of
pre-production and after recording or shooting individual
program segments. Our experts conceptualize and map out
the perfect product that outshines you from the crowd.
STAGES INVOLVED IN POST-PRODUCTION
Post-Production Stages
Post-production comprises 4 stages, each stage processing different video-product components.

1. Editing
After filming is over, all the materials are analyzed through computer programs. The best shots and their chronological arrangement
are selected. If there are any music fragments in the final film, specialists cut video material according to their length.
2. Colour grading
After the best fragments are selected, the most challenging part of work starts, namely, digital and colour grading. All video elements
should be arranged into one colour tone. Extra elements are deleted from dynamic pictures, brightness and intensity are adjusted. If
necessary, some visual effects are added. To do this, advanced users’ interfaces are employed. Video images are differently coloured,
necessary areas are lit up or shaded.
3. Filtering
Computer filters allow slowing down the camera movements, deleting background noises and making certain picture areas more
focused or blurred. Also, specialists work on subtitles, bumpers and texts. They use various effects: worn-out film, 2D or 3D-images
(bumpers), appearance or disappearance of elements.
4. Post-synching
Offscreen voice is used in commercials or video-presentations. To do this, a soundtrack is put on visuals. A film may contain music score
and offscreen noise. All these sound procedures comprise a separate work stage through special systems and applications.
VIDEO EDITING

Video editing is the art and craft of cutting and assembling finished film. This work is done by a film
editor who helps complete the director's vision of the movie. The creative choices of an editor are
usually a combination of what they think is best for the film and what the director (and producers)
want for the finished project. Mostly done during post-production, aspects of film editing can involve
physical strips of celluloid film, digital files, or both.

Editing is usually considered to be one part of the post production process — other post-production
tasks include titling, colour correction, sound mixing, etc. It is the process of manipulating and
rearranging video shots to create a new work.
WHY VIDEO EDITING?

There are many reasons to edit a video and your editing approach will depend on the desired outcome. Before
you begin you must clearly define your editing goals, which could include any of the following:

Remove unwanted footage

This is the simplest and most common task in editing. Many videos can be dramatically improved by simply
getting rid of the flawed or unwanted bits.

Choose the best footage

It is common to shoot far more footage than you actually need and choose only the best material for the final
edit. Often you will shoot several versions (takes) of a shot and choose the best one when editing.

Create a flow

Most videos serve a purpose such as telling a story or providing information. Editing is a crucial step in making
sure the video flows in a way which achieves this goal.
CUTS AND TRANSITIONS

Standard Cut : -A standard cut is also known as a hard cut. It is considered the basic cut in
the art of editing. In this type of film cut, the editor cuts from one clip to another. The scene
doesn't have to go through any transition. It presents less visual meaning, meaning that one
clip is ended, and a new clip is initiated without any change.A standard cut offers minimal
aesthetic significance, but content creators often use it with a limited budget. A standard
cut plays a pivotal role in bringing sophistication to the product.
Crosscut : -Cross cuts go back and forth between two shots that are happening at the same
time in order to build scale, continuity and or tension. The “rules” of cross cutting as far as
their relation to scale and time are not overly strict, but the majority of cross cuts are used
to show large scale events that occur across multiple locations.
CUTS AND TRANSITIONS

Jump Cut :- The jump cut, as the name suggests, allows the scene to jump forward in time. The
continuous sequential shot of the subject is broken into two parts to give the audience an illusion of the
future. The jump cuts are often used for video interviews to show different angles effortlessly and jump
from one to another. The movement in time helps different film editors to create a connection between
past and present and present to future. It is the most famous type of editing cut used by directors and
producers.

Montage :- It refers to the series of short steps that are well crafted to be in sequence with each other.
The montage cut condenses space, time, and information while building anticipation and suspense in the
film. The rapid cuts of imagery are put together to add to the context of the narrative.Along with this, the
montage cut showcases a set of related ideas that come together to add meaning and express one
overarching central plot. The cut has been used by the most fantastic action films, horror, and even
comedies. The character development is shown in the most effortless fashion possible.
CINEMATOGRAPHY

Cinematography is the art and craft of making motion

pictures by capturing a story visually. Though, technically,
cinematography is the art and the science of recording light
either electronically onto an image sensor or chemically
onto film.

Taken from the Greek for "writing with movement,"

cinematography is the creation of images you see on screen.
A series of shots that form a cohesive narrative.
Cinematography composes each shot, considering, where
everything in frame demands attention.
CINEMATOGRAPHY ELEMENTS

● Lighting
● Shot size
● Camera focus
● Shot composition
● Camera placement
● Camera movement
CAMERA MOVEMENTS
A camera movement refers to the way a camera shifts to visually narrate and shape a
viewer's perspective of a scene. In the world of film and video, there are several basic and
advanced camera movements that can help enhance your story.
C
amera movement following the action adds a sense of forward momentum, adds pace and
energy, and allows the viewer to participate in the action. From a director’s perspective,
camera movement is one of the most expensive tools available in video production. We
would want to integrate effective camera moves because it has the potential to function in
many different ways such as to direct the viewer’s attention, help keeping the audience
engaged and will also allow for more creative control over the atmosphere or feel of the
video. Video camera motion adds aesthetic energy.
TYPES OF CAMERA MOVEMENTS

1. Zoom
2. Pan
3. Tilt
4. Dolly
5. Truck
6. Pedestal
7. Rack Focus
MAIN TAKEAWAYS

From this module I was able to understand about the various

techniques of editing and how it plays an important role in
filmmaking and storytelling. Most importantly, I shall utilise the
knowledge obtained from this module and try to incorporate my
own or new techniques into storytelling.