Post-production supervisor

Post-production supervisors oversee the whole post-production process. They work together with the music editor and video and motion picture editor. Post production supervisors help plan the production workflow to make sure the post production phase is included and budgeted for. They ensure that the final product is delivered and distributed.

The following job titles also refer to post-production supervisor:

post-production manager
post-production editing supervisor
post-production coordinator
post-production workflow supervisor
post-production team leader
head of post-production
audio-video post-production supervisor
post production supervisor
post-production technical coordinator

Bachelor’s degree is generally required to work as post-production supervisor. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Post-production supervisor is a Skill level 4 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to post-production supervisor.

video and motion picture producer
casting director
director of photography
storyboard artist
programme funding manager

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of post-production supervisor. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of post-production supervisor with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of post-production supervisor.

Film production process: The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
Accounting techniques: The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.

These skills are necessary for the role of post-production supervisor.

Work with motion picture editing team: Work together with the motion picture editing team during post-production. Make sure the finished product is according to specifications and creative vision.
Read scripts: Read a playbook or film script, not only as literature, but identifying, actions, emotional states, evolution of characters, situations, different sets and locations, etc.
Check the production schedule: Check the daily and long term schedules for rehearsal, training, performances, season, tour, etc., taking into account the project timeline and all the preparations required by the production.
Consult with producer: Consult with a motion picture producer about requirements, deadlines, budget, and other specifications.
Manage budgets: Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
Consult with production director: Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
Monitor production costs: Monitor the costs of each department during each production phase to make sure they are within budget.
Meet deadlines: Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
Work with video and motion picture production team: Work with the cast and crew members to establish requirements and budgets.
Supervise work: Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.
Work with pre-production team: Consult with the pre-production team about expectations, requirements, budget, etc.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of post-production supervisor. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Photography: Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of post-production supervisor. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Supervise video and motion picture editing team: Supervise multimedia artists and other members of the video and motion picture editing team to make sure editing is done on time and according to the creative vision of the production team.
Understand budgetary limits: Understand the limits of the budget and determine what can realistically be accomplished during postproduction.
Hire post-production team: Hire personnel for the post-production team.
Calculate production costs: Calculate the costs for every production stage and department.
Manage accounts: Manage the accounts and financial activities of an organisation, supervising that all the documents are correctly maintained, that all the information and calculations are correct, and that proper decisions are being made.

2654 – Film, stage and related directors and producers

 

 

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References

1. Post-production supervisor – ESCO