A Day In The Life Of A Post Production Supervisor At A Film And TV Studio
A Film & TV Post Production Supervisor's workday necessitates "mental flexibility and open-mindedness" to navigate the unpredictable nature of large-scale film production, where the ability to "keep a cool head and pivot" when plans change is paramount to balancing time, expectations, and artistic factors. The unpredictable nature of art and the many moving parts involved require a person in this role to be adaptable and calm under pressure.
Project Management, Problem-Solving, Flexibility, Stress Management, Teamwork
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Brandi Craig
Film Post Production Supervisor
Film & TV Production Studio
UCLA
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Ethnic & Related Studies
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Operations and Project Management
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Video Highlights
1. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial for handling unexpected challenges and changes in fast-paced film production.
2. Maintaining a cool head and problem-solving skills are essential for balancing time, expectations, and the unpredictable nature of creative projects.
3. Post-production supervisors juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, managing time, resources, and creative expectations within a dynamic environment.
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What skills are most important for a job like yours?
Flexibility. And what I mean by that is having mental flexibility as well as open-mindedness.
Because quite often, the best plans do not quite work out, especially in large-scale film production. There are so many moving parts. There could be a lot of money being spent, a lot of traveling happening; there's just a lot of things happening at once.
So, you have to be ready for something to go wrong. Being able to keep a cool head and pivot is the most essential thing a post-supervisor can have. You are really balancing time, expectations, and the unpredictable nature of art all at once.
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