Whether you’re an editor, sound editor, Foley artist, compositor, VFX specialist or work in any profession related to the post-production process, this is the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on your chosen craft of the business in general
What happens when you take one of the most legendary VFX shots in movie history and try to recreate it using both modern CGI and old-school practical effects?
In this video from Corridor Crew, Jordan and Matt go head-to-head to remake the unforgettable face melt from Raiders of the Lost Ark — one usi...
Expand post
I found this YouTube video that shares three impactful sound design techniques that can significantly enhance your video edits. These techniques are designed to be simple yet effective, making them accessible even to those new to sound design. By incorporating these methods, editors can add depth an...
Expand post
Cyrus Sales, Thanks so much for sharing this! Sound design really is one of those invisible arts that can completely change how a scene feels without the audience even realizing why. One “cheat code”...
Expand comment
As the film industry continues to evolve, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the creative process has sparked both excitement and concern. Staircase Studios AI, a startup launched in March 2025 by “Divergent” producer Pouya Shahbazian and venture capitalist Kenneth Lerer, aims to b...
Expand post
Hey Ashley Renee Smith , I find Ai tools to be helpful in Post Production especially. DaVinci Fusion's Magic Mask tool can save a lot of time with rotoscoping, and the Vocal Isolation feature can help...
Expand comment
I agree with William Joseph Hill. I personally allow AI to handle the daunting task no one wants to touch or that's overall time consuming. I just had a call with a potential client who is switching s...
Expand comment
Hey, community!
It's great to say hello to you all.
I was working on a 5.1 mix for a short film this week—an easy job for me, but still one I love doing.
However, I wonder if it's still worth working in this format considering that spatial sound and Dolby Atmos capabilities have expanded the spectrum...
Expand post
Depends who you are mixing it for. If you want to impress sound engineers, then continue. If you want to impress distributors and other pipeline people who think a trademark is important, then continu...
Expand comment
Hi Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg What you said about downmixing from 5.1 to stereo is spot on.
Maybe I wasn’t super clear in my original post—I was mainly talking about mixes for movie theaters. And ye...
Expand comment
I second Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg - it all depends on who you are mixing for and the demand for it. I believe it's lucrative and would open the door for more opportunities. I personally would con...
Expand comment
I've been messing around with After Effects lately, trying to learn some basic motion graphics for a content piece I’m planning. Came across this quick video and figured I’d share—it’s short and gets straight to the point, which is perfect if you’re short on time. I’ll probably use some of what I le...
Expand post
Thanks for sharing the video, Cyrus Sales. I don't have After Effects, but I saved the video in case I get it. I could use After Effects to make promo for my scripts.
Maurice Vaughan it's a cool and short video. Easy to follow, although after effect is it's own beast lol
Light and Magic Season 1 trailer:
Florin Şumălan thanks for sharing. I'm always amazed at just how much work goes into creating films.
This industry runs on relationships, and if you want to break in and stay in, it’s time to replace the anxiety with strategy.
There are no shortcuts in entertainment. But there are two proven ways to move forward:
1. Show up consistently and build meaningful relationships by bringing value to others....
Expand post
Ashley Renee Smith Thank you for sharing!
In person meetup in the East Valley next week
I would like to do some tests with my own voice. I guess AI can be useful if I find after filming that there has been too much wind noise or echo. Or some clipping, or whatever.
I mean that I feed AI "a few minutes" of my voice, and then it tells those words which were too poorly recorded.
Preferabl...
Expand post
Gorman, it’s probably best to Google which AI is best for this. Then go test drive a few of them to see which works for you.
Thanks, AI suggested : Descript's Overdub, iSpeech, Resemble AI, ElevenLabs, Murf AI
Göran Johansson, There are some free or freemium tools you might want to experiment with for voice enhancement and cleanup. Adobe Enhance Speech (part of Adobe Podcast tools) is getting a lot of atten...
Expand comment
Göran Johansson, I can recommend respeecher (www.respeecher.com). It is not free, but it is worth checking out the trial, and see if you like it....
Expand comment
Thanks for further suggestions. Of those four programs you mentioned, I had earlier only heard about one of them.
Any further comments?
Color grading can completely change how an audience feels about a scene: warmth can create comfort, cool tones can create distance, and harsh contrast can heighten tension. It’s a craft that bridges the technical and the creative and the best part is, there are some incredible tools out there for fi...
Expand post
You're right, Ashley Renee Smith. Color grading can completely change how an audience feels about a scene. I've noticed that in movies and shows I've watched. I use colors in scripts to make the reade...
Expand comment
That is why I love the TV series Copenhagen Cowboy Ashley Renee Smith
Thank you for your recommendations Ashley Renee Smith. I have not tried out color.io yet, but it seems interesting. My go-to is the grade node in Nuke, as I am usually too lazy to open up Resolve. It...
Expand comment
I’ve been meaning to dive into After Effects for quite some time, and I finally started exploring it more seriously recently. In the process, I came across this tutorial—while it’s from 2021 and a bit on the longer side, I found it to be incredibly valuable and well worth the watch if you’re genuine...
Expand post
Andrew Kramer , Video Copilot , www.videocopilot.net —— he has a basic tutorial set that will get you moving along.
As Lindbergh said, Andrew Kramer at videocopilot.net - he's got the most in-depth tutorials. Though most are for earlier versions of AE, they are all still applicable and very usefull.
Thank you Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg and Lindbergh E Hollingsworth! The name sounds familiar but I'll check em out....
Expand comment
I’ve been teaching After Effects for years, and I keep learning more about it. Whenever I watch a tutorial that helps me, I add it to a playlist. That way 6 months later, when I’m trying to solve a si...
Expand comment
Struggling with Final Cut Pro to save the film - keeps sticking on different parts of the film when rendering and not always the same part... I'm baffled at the moment. But excited to be close to finishing post production on this project. (anyone with Final Cut Pro experience, please reach out).
Hey, Dave. What about the sound post? Is it done already?
Hi Walder Martinez not at the moment. I need to get a MP4 up on Filmfreeway to submit to a festival by tomorrow, they will accept it as picture locked. Once I get that done, I need to save it and send...
Expand comment
Hi, Dave. I've sent you a message.
Click next to the topics below to subscribe to a topic. means you're already subscribed.
Register / Log In
3 people like this
That was fun to watch, Ashley Renee Smith. I like seeing practical and CGI in movies and shows, but I prefer practical. It's not just the look of practical. It's knowing that people put in the work to...
Expand commentThat was fun to watch, Ashley Renee Smith. I like seeing practical and CGI in movies and shows, but I prefer practical. It's not just the look of practical. It's knowing that people put in the work to make something physical.
2 people like this
Hands down practical effects. My personal opinion is that many franchises were ruined when CG became popular in the 90's. Though, as a creator, I enjoy CG.
2 people like this
I totally get that, Patrik Gyltefors! There’s something about practical effects that feels so much more tangible and grounded, even if it’s a fantastical world. I think when CG is used to enhance prac...
Expand commentI totally get that, Patrik Gyltefors! There’s something about practical effects that feels so much more tangible and grounded, even if it’s a fantastical world. I think when CG is used to enhance practical work instead of replacing it, that’s when the magic really happens. It’s such a powerful tool when it’s serving the story rather than trying to be the story.