What Is Post Production?

Post-production is where the magic of filmmaking truly begins, transforming raw footage into a polished final product. In this episode of The Producer’s Desk, Anna Zielinski breaks down the post-production process step by step, from offline editing and online editing to color grading, sound mixing, and visual effects. Learn how these elements come together to shape your story and prepare it for release, whether it’s for theaters, streaming platforms, or physical media. This guide is perfect for indie filmmakers looking to understand what happens after the cameras stop rolling and how to bring their vision to life. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro in Post Production 00:00:52 Two Phases to Post Production: Offline & Online 00:01:10 Offline workflow - Media Management 00:02:06 Proxies, Editing Workflow 00:02:30 Offline Edit Example 00:04:32 Offline Edit Timeline 00:05:06 Estimates to locking a cut 00:06:03 Online Edit 00:06:57 Color 00:07:15 Online Color Example 00:08:06 Davinci, Resolve 00:09:02 Post Production Supervisor 00:09:43 Sound Mix 00:09:55 Sound Mix Example 00:10:38 Dialogue Edit, Foley, Loop 00:11:30 Star Wars Example 00:11:40 VFX 00:12:41 CGI Example 00:13:34 Balancing post workflow 00:14:44 Composer, Music Cues 00:15:12 QC of master 00:15:51 Physical Deliverables 00:16:25 Delivery Specs 00:16:52 Online Timeline 00:17:25 Delivery Due Dates, Cost 00:17:52 Post Schedule Tips 00:18:37 Key Takeaways 00:18:50 Review, Subscribe Visit My Website: https://www.theproducersdesk.com Follow TPD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annarzielinski/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annarzielinski/ #Whatispostproduction#filmpostproduction#editing