Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Zachary Garrison · Accepted Answer

“My overall suggestion for anyone looking at post-production coordinating is to approach it with a positive attitude and an open mind. Go in with the intention to work hard and a desire to serve. If you go above and beyond, remembering that actions speak louder than words, you’ll be just fine.”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Zachary Garrison · Accepted Answer

“I think people expect their phone to ring — you have to be active in your search for work, particularly at the entry-level.”

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Zachary Garrison · Accepted Answer

“People rarely think about the distinction between feature, studio and television post-production. Each has a completely different feel and work rhythm. Some enjoy the corporate security of a studio role, others prefer the rough and tumble variety of television post.”

Question 4

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Zachary Garrison · Accepted Answer

“Positivity.”

Question 5

What skills do you need for post-production?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Post-production requires the people working in it to both work well with others, as collaboration and communication is central to this phase, as well as work diligently and rapidly on their individual responsibilities. Given that there is a lot of waiting mixed with pressure to deliver quickly when needed, anyone working in post-production must also have tremendous patience and the ability to work calmly during those high-pressure times.

Question 6

What does a Post-Production Person do?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

What a Post-Production Person does depends on their role. Some individuals, such as the Post-Production Coordinator and Post Supervisor, take on more supervisory roles to ensure that multiple facets of post are carried out smoothly and quickly. Others, such as the Film Editor or Film Composer, have more specialized roles that adhere directly to those post-production needs.

Question 7

How much do Production Coordinators earn?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

How much a Coordinator makes, whether they work in production or post-production, depends on multiple factors such as the budget of the project, their professional experience, and the number of gigs they get in a given year. That being said, the average annual salary for a Coordinator is around $48,000.

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