The Secret to Efficient Post-Production: Process is Everything | Horseblinders with Alex Palatnick

Alex Palatnick dives deep into the critical importance of process in post-production. From avoiding costly mistakes to ensuring a smooth workflow from production to delivery, he explains why having a clear structure is non-negotiable. Learn how setting up a well-defined system can prevent major time and budget disasters—and why sticking to that process is essential for success.

Key Topics:

• The necessity of having a well-defined process in post-production
• How poor planning leads to wasted time and money
• The dangers of shifting goalposts mid-production
• The impact of bad codec choices and why clarity is key
• The importance of aligning production, post, and delivery teams
  

Quotes:

• "If you don't have process, you're going to waste time and money to a degree that is difficult to articulate."
• "It can be a bloody great train wreck if you don’t define things clearly from production through to delivery."
• "Oops, I shot the wrong codec. Oops, I didn’t like that codec. I want to shoot UHD because I think I’m making The Godfather. And they’re not."
• "You just have to define everything really well throughout the entire process, and you’ll have a good run."