“The higher the goal, the harder the climb,But after that the bigger the muscle, the smarter the mind.”
—Big Sean, “First Chain”
Basic Elements of Post-Production
1. Viewing footage and taking notes
2. Logging footage and making transcripts
3. Paper outline and/or edit
4. Rough cut
5. Archival and stock footage
6. Animation and artwork
7. Narration
8. Revised Cuts
9. Music
10. Titles
How do you know when you’re done shooting a doc? This is always ...
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