Basics of Video Production Workflow

Before you start editing, it’s helpful to know about industry workflow. Even though no two movie projects follow exactly the same steps,there is a common workflow that almost every project follows.

 The common steps involved in a movie production are as follows.

Step 1: Scripting

Scripting is where the movie is conceived and written.

Step 2: Pre production

In this step budgeting, casting, location fixing, equipment & format selection, andstory boarding,etc are executed.

Step 3: Production

In this step we creates the footage. ie; capturing performances using a video camera. Video and ausi are recorded here. Lighting, cinematography, acting, and directing all takes place to tell the story. For convenience, scenes are usually shot out of order. They have to be properly arranged during editing..

Step 4: Post-Production

In this step, we organize and assemble our production footage, putting
scenes in proper order, selecting the best takes, and eliminating unnecessary elements.
Production sound is synchronized with the picture, edited, sometimes rerecorded, and
mixed. Music is composed and added. Footage is color-corrected and special effects are
created. The final movie is output to tape, film, or some other high-quality media format.
Final Cut Pro or any other editing software is used in this step.

Step 5: Distribution

Distribution is when you release a movie for viewing. This may involve theater screenings, video and DVD releases, festival submissions, or web delivery.