This process includes capturing and converting the raw material, adding color correction, and exporting the files to be used by the picture finishing facility & the editorial cutting room.
Capturing the footage typically requires an in-depth knowledge of digital capture and compression technologies, as well as an understanding of file formats and storage systems. Color correction is then applied to the footage to adjust the overall look of the video. This can include exposure compensation, white balance, contrast, and saturation adjustments but is applied through the use of a LUT (Look Up Table). Finally, the footage is transcoded & exported for use by the editing software – Premiere Pro, Avid, and others. The exported files can then be shared and distributed to production teams, producers, post-production houses, and other departments.
Dailies processing for film and TV is an incredibly important task for many production and post-production companies. It requires tremendous attention to detail and an understanding of the various aspects of the process. Having a quality dailies workflow in place is critical for ensuring top-notch results and consistent, predictable output.
Dailies processing is typically included in the production part of the budget, but post will usually also be across these figures. Costs will typically include:
What is Included in Dailies Processing?
Dailies processing is typically included in the production part of the budget, but post will usually also be across these figures. Costs will typically include:
On-set DIT
Near-set Dailies Lab Operator
All their equipment – monitors, software, media storage/ RAIDS, additional back-up hard drives, LTO deck etc
Archiving to LTO tape and / or hard drives
Transcoding & creation of Proxy files for streaming platforms and the edit.
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