The Ten-Day Plan
| Day | Step |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ingest, backup, sync, and organise |
| 2 | Transcribe interviews and pull selects |
| 3 | Rough cut |
| 4 | Client review round one |
| 5 | Revisions, B-roll refinement, temp music |
| 6 | Graphics and titles |
| 7 | Client review round two, then picture lock |
| 8 | Colour grade |
| 9 | Sound mix and final music |
| 10 | Captions, versions, QC, delivery |
Making Review Rounds Efficient
- One consolidated set of notes
- Timecoded comments
- Clear decision-maker
- Agreed turnaround time
- No new scenes after lock
Final Quality Checks
Spelling
Names, titles, captions.
Audio
Levels and loudness.
Picture
Flash frames, black frames, colour.
Specs
Formats and aspect ratios.
When It Can Be Faster or Slower
Simple talking-head films may need fewer days; heavy graphics, animation, or more review rounds add time. Our earlier post production work guide lists every task. For digital-first versions, see video post-production for digital platforms, and for log footage, log footage for editors.
Professional Post Teams
A ten-day-turnaround post studio in India can run this schedule reliably. A review-workflow agency in India manages feedback rounds. A grade-and-mix team finishes picture and sound. In Karnataka, a Bengaluru grade-and-mix crew can help, and enterprises may rely on one of the most punctual post houses in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the steps of post-production?
Ingest, selects, rough cut, reviews, graphics, picture lock, colour, mix, captions, and delivery.
How long does post-production take for a short corporate film?
Around ten working days is a common plan with two review rounds.
What is picture lock?
The point when the edit is approved and frozen before finishing.
What is QC?
Final quality checks on spelling, audio, picture, and specs.
Put Post on the Calendar
Post production steps are easier to manage on a day-by-day plan. Consolidate feedback and lock picture on time. For a reliable post schedule, book a post-production slot.
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