About the post-production workflow, The industry workflow – Apple Final Cut Pro 7 User Manual
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No matter what your project, Final Cut Studio is the cornerstone of your post-production
workflow. This section covers the post-production workflow in general terms. For more
detailed information, see Final Cut Studio Workflows, available at
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The Industry Workflow
Before you start editing, it’s helpful to consider how post-production fits into the overall
moviemaking workflow. Even though no two movie projects follow exactly the same
steps, there is a common workflow that almost every project adheres to. From conception
to completion, the basic steps to complete a film or video project are described below.
Stage 1:
Scripting
Scripting is where the movie is conceived and written.
Stage 2:
Preproduction
This is where budgeting, casting, location scouting, equipment and format selection, and
storyboarding take place.
Stage 3:
Production
Production is where you create your footage, capturing performances using video or film
cameras, as well as audio recorders. Lighting, cinematography, acting, and directing all
come together to create the elements used to tell your story or deliver your message.
For practical reasons, scenes are usually shot out of order, which means they have to be
properly arranged during editing.
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