APERTUREIndependent film studio

Image study

Silent image study

Post-production

Make the sequence
say what it needs to.

Editing, sound and colour shape how a film is understood. The delivery plan determines which versions need to leave the studio.

An existing film frame showing a plated dish and activity behind it

What stays in the frame?

Try the same image in two shapes. Framing changes what can be seen; the final delivery is planned with the film.

Wide framing keeps the dish and the activity behind it together.

Plan the delivery

Picture edit

Build the sequence around the subject and purpose. Review structure and pace before polishing small details.

Sound

Dialogue, room tone, music and designed sound each have a job. Rights and source requirements are agreed for the intended use.

Colour & finishing

Match the colour across shots and check the titles, graphics and final picture quality.

Delivery versions

Identify aspect ratios, duration, captions and technical requirements for each destination. A list of versions avoids guessing at the end.

One set of review notes.

Consolidated feedback makes decisions easier to follow. Agree who signs off each stage and distinguish a correction from a new request.

A film starts with a brief

What needs
to be seen?

Tell us the subject, the audience and where the film will appear. The format can follow.

Review a project brief