Production of Film

An 'assembly' is created by the editor, which is where all the clips are compiled, this helps the director to see if the film is working as he wants it too, the next step is the process of the 'rough cut'. Then sound is added, for example special effects and background noise to once again give the director and editor that first look of seeing how the film is going to end up. This whole process also needs a certain amount of input from the producer, his/her job is to work with the film at the 'rouch cut' stage of production turning the film into a product that will sell. Once the team is happy with the result, the marketable product which is also know as a 'fine cut' and a 'picture lock' can begin in earnest whilst procution of the film once more continues.

Inputting sound into the film contains many different attributes, for example an orchestra could be used, in which specific music can be created for the particular scene. Also, alot of mixing is done, where sound effects can be created. One more sound technique used is dialogue, sometimes the film crew will need the actors to record dialogue so it can be entered into the film along a different route.

The next step is for a digital compositor to add the film credits, there are two kinds of credits including 'front titles' and 'rear titles' both important to production. Prestigous members of the crew are included within the 'front titles' and those not fortunate enough are included within the 'rear titles'.

Any digital efffects that are needed within the film are also created, these can be pure CGI or compositing. In most cases, the monet aspect of things prevents this kind of tinkering and it forces digital effects to only be used for ket scenes where it is absoloutly necersary for the director to acheive his purposes.

The colourist also plays a big part within the production of a film, his job is to make all the shots seem as if they belong visually to the same film. the director will also work with the colourist making sure it looks as he wishes, so the mood is perfect for what he is trying to create.

The next step is the final mix, this is where sound is absoloutly vital to create the mood that the director is trying to acheive making this step very important within the production process. Once 'picture lock' is established the sound mixer will begin dubbing and making final touches to the film, syncing it perfectly making the film look as professional as possible.

After the final cut where the producer and director examine the film, it reaches 'full lock', it is now finished and ready for duplication.