- So, what's a DIT?…Well, a DIT stands for digital imaging technician.…And they are the guys and gals that provide…a most critical service in production.…They are the ones that assure that the work flow is reliable…and that the postproduction crew gets what they need.…This is easy to say,…but it is still not clear exactly what the DIT does.…The DIT backs up the media.…It would be better if they organized the footage…in appropriate folders.…Needless to say that the media should be backed up…to different physical drives, at least two.…
But I recommend three.…And that the original card should not be reused…until the integrity of the copied clips is confirmed.…In addition to that, the DIT does on-set color correction.…This is because a lot of the currently used footage…looks flat as shot.…This on-set color correction serves two purposes.…The director and/or director of photography (or DP)…can see the graded footage…and then can determine very quickly…if changes need to be made to the lighting setup.…
But also, this gives the colorist a good idea…
Amy DeLouise
Luisa Winters
Released
2/8/2016Amy DeLouise reviews production planning, on-set strategies for effective media management, and tips for creating transcripts, editing scripts, and asset lists for editors. During post-production kickoff, she talks about managing your client's expectations: balancing their needs with the realities of production. With any luck, you can reconcile the two in post, using Amy's instructions for setting up Final Cut and Premiere Pro projects for success. The final chapter includes bonus post-production strategies for future-proofing and exporting projects.
- Building a creative brief and concept boards before the shoot
- Determining the technical requirements for the shoot
- Taking good field notes
- Using slates
- Managing media effectively on set
- Backing up source footage
- Preparing interview transcripts, editing lists, and asset lists
- Reviewing your post-production plan
- Setting up Final Cut Pro projects
- Setting up Premiere Pro projects
- Syncing dual sound and multicamera media
- Exporting files for audio post and color grading
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 54s
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1. The Challenges of Moving between Production and Post
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2. Things to Accomplish before the Shoot
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Creating your creative brief4m 42s
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Rights management2m 21s
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3. Shoot Essentials for a Smoother Edit
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Why room tone matters2m 33s
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4. Effective Media Management On Set
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5. Things to Accomplish before the Edit
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6. The Post-Production Kickoff
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7. Setting Up Your Final Cut Pro X Project for Success
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8. Setting Up Your Premiere Pro Project for Success
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9. Additional Post-Production Strategies
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Future-proofing your project5m 48s
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Conclusion
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Conclusion2m 33s
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