It’s becoming more common to finish color correction and audio mix within FCP, but not always. For example, a project shot on film might provide the editor with videotapes for all the footage, but none of it is color corrected, so a second telecine session will be needed. Other projects, like music videos, almost always [...]

At the telecine studio, give a copy of your printout to the colorist or assistant, and a CD of the list as a data file if they prefer. They will also take your reference tape and digitize it for quick reference. Here is a checklist of things to do in the telecine session: After every [...]

With audio mix, many editors use the on-board tools in FCP and Soundtrack Pro to do their own mix. But not every editing studio is capable of doing a high quality voiceover recording or a sound design. That’s when going to an outside record and mix studio makes good sense, if your budget can afford [...]

There are many answers to these questions, but in my experience I have found certain arrangements are followed more frequently. Before getting into that aspect, here is a list of your responsibilities: Make sure everyone knows where and when the session is, that the session starts on time, including the voiceover talent. Make sure everyone [...]