Picture Editing Stages
Assembly
All scenes in script order.
Director's cut
Director and editor shape the film.
Producer feedback
Screenings and notes.
Picture lock
Edit frozen for finishing.
Sound Post
| Process | What it is |
|---|---|
| Dialogue editing | Cleaning and smoothing recorded lines |
| ADR | Re-recording dialogue in a studio |
| Foley | Performing everyday sounds like footsteps |
| Sound effects | Designed and library effects |
| Score | Original music |
| Re-recording mix | Final balance of all sound |
Visual Finishing
- VFX shots completed and approved
- Digital intermediate (DI) colour grade
- Titles and credits
- Subtitles and dubbing versions
- Cinema (DCP) and streaming deliverables
Indian Context
Indian features often add song sequences, dubbing into several languages, and certification requirements before release. For workflow and file handling, see the film post workflow, and for a definition, post production defined. Our earlier video post-production guide covers shorter formats.
Feature Post Partners
A DI and finishing facility in India grades features. A feature post supervision agency in India coordinates vendors. A dubbing and mixing team handles language versions. In Karnataka, a Bengaluru DI suite can help, and producers may rely on one of the most experienced feature finishers in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the stages of film post-production?
Assembly, director's cut, picture lock, sound post, VFX, DI grade, and deliverables.
What is ADR?
Automated dialogue replacement: re-recording lines in a studio.
What is Foley?
Performing and recording everyday sounds like footsteps to sync with picture.
What is a digital intermediate?
The final colour grading and finishing process for a film.
Layer by Layer
The film post-production process builds a feature layer by layer. Lock picture, then finish sound and image. For feature finishing, talk to our post supervisors.
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