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“Fix it in Post” is a widely expressed concept in production and in Hollywood. That phrase is now transmogrifying to “Make it in Post,” and editors are on the front lines for such jobs. “Fix it in post” refers to correcting in post production any problematic scenes that are captured on film. For example, a sound boom was inadvertently caught in a scene and needs to be removed. With all the advanced technology available today to perform magic on captured scenes, the quip “fix it in post” is heard on shooting locations more and more often.

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	Job Knowledge Center Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Personal Traits Even though the entertainment world often appears to be flamboyant and star-obsessed, it's really a vibrant industry where creative people go to work and contribute considerable skills to their assignments for the eventual enjoyment of millions. Performance or Parchment? - Certified Skills or a Degree? Which is more important in this Industry – skills or a college degree? Arthur Axelman, a talent agent in the Industry says, "An executive at Lucas Films told me that 90% of their creative people are not university graduates. He explained that their post-production employees are hired for their skills and talent, not because of their degrees." Paul Petschek, Hollywood Film Editor, Writes about Skills and Certifications Paul Petschek, Hollywood film Editor, writes about the importance of Avid and Pro Tools Certification in the Industry. Petschek wrote this letter on behalf of a student from Iceland seeking financial aid from the Icelandic government. The student received her funding. Request Your Free School Catalog Video Symphony's catalog contains program and admissions specifics, course descriptions, class schedules, tuition and financial aid details, job placement information, instructor bios, and career tracks. We respect your privacy. We do not sell or give out any information you may provide - we don't like spam any more than you do ;-) Name First Name * Last Name * Phone Email Address Street Address * City * State * Zip / Postal Code * Country * Comments / Questions	Jobs Navigation Articles The Industry Qualifications of Post Production Editors Getting Jobs in the Industry Survey of 34 Studio Managers About Wages Inside Look More Inside Hollywood Stories About Their First Jobs Resources Books Documentaries / DVDs Skilled Graduates Are Available About Us Job Placement Services Your Digital Career Job Placement Executives Film School Students Grad Placement List Making Connections Did You Know? “Fix it in Post” is a widely expressed concept in production and in Hollywood. That phrase is now transmogrifying to “Make it in Post,” and editors are on the front lines for such jobs. “Fix it in post” refers to correcting in post production any problematic scenes that are captured on film. For example, a sound boom was inadvertently caught in a scene and needs to be removed. With all the advanced technology available today to perform magic on captured scenes, the quip “fix it in post” is heard on shooting locations more and more often.










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