Help me! I starting a post-production company....
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BrioCyrain
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Well, from what I've seen, first you need software that has the ability to "enhance the quality" of video and that can "clean up" the audio. Also in post-production in animation is when audio and music is added to video film, so you probably want some audio-engineering equipment, don't what kind but you might want to ask a proffesional audio engineer.
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Well, from what I've seen, first you need software that has the ability to "enhance the quality" of video and that can "clean up" the audio. Also in post-production in animation is when audio and music is added to video film, so you probably want some audio-engineering equipment, don't what kind but you might want to ask a proffesional audio engineer.
Bob Kessler
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"On a budget" is a relative term.
My "on a budget" audio post facility five years ago was about $20k to build the rooms and $50k for the gear.
So give us an idea of your actual budget, it will help with realistic recommendations.
My "on a budget" audio post facility five years ago was about $20k to build the rooms and $50k for the gear.
So give us an idea of your actual budget, it will help with realistic recommendations.
Red Prince
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Re: Help me! I starting a post-production company....
In addition to a business plan, you will need a portfolio, so you can show your prospective clients what you can do for them, as they are not going to just take your word for it. In the portfolio, include samples of the post-production work you (and your staff) have done in the past.
Since most businesses lose money in the first two years of their operation, you will need enough start-up capital to carry you through those two years (pay salaries, taxes, rent, marketing, etc).
And of course you will need the necessary equipment, but, assuming you have experience, you already know what equipment you need.
The most important thing you need for a Hollywood-level company is tons of experience. You also need a business plan and good management skills.nphearts said:
In addition to a business plan, you will need a portfolio, so you can show your prospective clients what you can do for them, as they are not going to just take your word for it. In the portfolio, include samples of the post-production work you (and your staff) have done in the past.
Since most businesses lose money in the first two years of their operation, you will need enough start-up capital to carry you through those two years (pay salaries, taxes, rent, marketing, etc).
And of course you will need the necessary equipment, but, assuming you have experience, you already know what equipment you need.
Tim Kolb
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I like Red Prince's answer here...
It's like asking someone for advice on becoming a top-notch chef and asking "What stove should I buy?"
The largest hurdle to becoming a top-notch chef is understanding cooking at an unusual depth...not buying appliances.
'Top-notch' equipment and 'budget' are tough to apply to much in this business. I don't know what "Hollywood-status" is in post production other than having a staff that has "Hollywood" experience, but I do know that the color correction/DI software that I like, Iridas SpeedGrade DI, costs around $50,000 USD...and yes, I said software...the computer is extra. This software is an amazing bargain when compared to buying a Lustre workstation or a Da Vinci system, which run many times that amount.
Regardless of the tools you use, having the skills is what will bring in the high-end work.
Maybe not what you were looking for...but I think that these types of references to "Hollywood" are tossed around a little loosely these days.
There are many independent films that are post produced in facilities that are far from anything that a main line A-budget feature film would even consider using. Post production facilities of a wide range exist and create income for their owners. It's a matter of matching your skills to the right projects...and then get whatever equipment those conditions dictate.
It's like asking someone for advice on becoming a top-notch chef and asking "What stove should I buy?"
The largest hurdle to becoming a top-notch chef is understanding cooking at an unusual depth...not buying appliances.
'Top-notch' equipment and 'budget' are tough to apply to much in this business. I don't know what "Hollywood-status" is in post production other than having a staff that has "Hollywood" experience, but I do know that the color correction/DI software that I like, Iridas SpeedGrade DI, costs around $50,000 USD...and yes, I said software...the computer is extra. This software is an amazing bargain when compared to buying a Lustre workstation or a Da Vinci system, which run many times that amount.
Regardless of the tools you use, having the skills is what will bring in the high-end work.
Maybe not what you were looking for...but I think that these types of references to "Hollywood" are tossed around a little loosely these days.
There are many independent films that are post produced in facilities that are far from anything that a main line A-budget feature film would even consider using. Post production facilities of a wide range exist and create income for their owners. It's a matter of matching your skills to the right projects...and then get whatever equipment those conditions dictate.
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