MAJOR PRODUCTION; ROUGH CUT EDIT

As the producer and writer, I was unsure of my place during the editing stage. Katie, as editor, would be using her research to fit the shots together in the best way possible, whilst Laura would be casting her creative eye over the film ensuring it is her vision.

I decided that for the edits I would try to just make sure the film was still authentic to our original message and research, I wanted to ensure that the tone would still be right. For the rough cut, I tried to focus on just writing down basic notes that I had. Simple aspects such as audio being out, because at this point it was more about getting the footage right before considering other detailed aspects such as music etc;

I thought it would help me to research aspects of producer works in editing. Whilst it was good I could get myself involved in making notes for each edit, I wanted to try and add more value to my role during the editing process. I found it quite difficult to source interesting guides and pieces of work that I could use to research, until I came across the title of - 'Post Production Producer'. 

Post Production Producers are responsible for the post production process, during which they need to maintain the authentic process of information and good methods of communication between the producer, director and editor. The post production period can be one of the most time consuming part of the production, so it can be very difficult and challenging. The post production producer will have to make sure everyone is communicating successfully to aid the project. Skills needed for this role

- Empathy

- Ability to make tough decisions under pressure

- Working to deadlines 

- Time keeping

- Motivation to work long hours

The post production producer can start work anytime on a production, dependent on the needs of the film. For example, they may start work during the pre-production because they are needed to liaise with certain third party companies regarding preliminary costs. During the post production, they keep the producer informed of the timeline, noting how they are keeping to the schedule as well as if they keeping to the budget. 

To further my research on this role, I tried to find a job description of this role, something that would outline the skills required and jobs involved: 

Whilst I am the overall producer and writer, I can take the skills from this role of Post Production Producer to add to my role. In lieu of this research, I thought I would set myself two objectives that would aid me in the editing process and get myself involved more, these will be: 

1) Set up a time every few weeks where the group and I can watch the edit together to discuss certain points, this will help with communication between all of us

2) As the writer, make notes and perhaps use the script, to make sure the film is authentically put together in a way that portrays the overall research and messages decided upon in the pre-production period.