Notes From Post: Your behind the scenes guide to film and television post production

HAPPY NEW YEAR - I’m re-releasing this post with audio for those were weren’t able to read it last year. Editing is an art form a technical art form, yeah you can tell AI to mimic a famous movie’s edit style but it will be like that gymnastics AI video where AI tries to recreate tru gymnasts, it’s all gibberish. As an editor we’re reacting and having emotional responses to the material and I don’t...

Hi there, I'm Shawna! For more than a decade, I've been leading teams of Post Professionals through the wild ride of showbiz. Through the successful delivery of over 300 hours of television and numerous feature films, I've honed my craft. My goal is to share helpful insights that might make someone else's journey just bit smoother. First of all this whole ad wouldn’t have been possible without hum...

Today, I'd like to share a story about one of the most unforgettable on-set moments I experienced from the comfort of the edit bay. In post-production, we watch every single frame. At least two or three people scrutinize every shot. This process is incredibly tedious and mind-numbing. The editor relies heavily on the Assistant Editor (AE) as a second set of eyes to ensure nothing is overlooked. Th...

Hi there, I'm Shawna! For more than a decade, I've been leading teams of Post Professionals through the wild ride of showbiz. Through the successful delivery of over 300 hours of television and numerous feature films, I've honed my craft. My goal is to share helpful insights that might make someone else's journey just bit smoother. It’s been a couple weeks here at Notes From Post since I was able...

In this episode of 'Notes from Post,' I invite Booker T. Mattison, an accomplished author, filmmaker, and professor, to discuss the demands and nuances of being creative on command in film production. I open with a reflection on the challenges faced by post-production teams, often unsung heroes behind successful projects. Mattison shares his journey from studying at Tidewater Community College to...

Hi there, I'm Shawna! For more than a decade, I've been leading teams of Post Professionals through the wild ride of showbiz. Through the successful delivery of over 300 hours of television and numerous feature films, I've honed my craft. My goal is to share helpful insights that might make someone else's journey a just bit smoother. Today I’m going to be talking about navigating the AI revolution...

In this podcast episode, Shawna Carroll, a post producer and editor, delves into the often overlooked but critical world of post-production in the film and television industry. Joined by Lauren and Marissa, colleagues who have recently worked with her on the project 'Black Twitter,' they share insights into their roles, experiences, and the unique challenges of working in post. From the importance...

Hi there, I'm Shawna! For more than a decade, I've been leading teams of Post Professionals through the wild ride of showbiz. Through the successful delivery of over 300 hours of television and numerous feature films, I've honed my craft. My goal is to share helpful insights that might make someone else's journey just a bit smoother. Post is Where the Magic Happens In tomorrow’s episode of Notes F...

Shawna Carroll, a post producer and film editor, launches her first podcast episode focused on giving a platform to the often overlooked post-production team in filmmaking. In this episode, Shawna talks with Kiel Thorlton, an award-winning writer-director, about his first experience working with an editor for his debut feature film. They discuss the initial hesitations of handing over creative con...

In this week’s newsletter I discuss what I am covering in my very first podcast episode which will drop April 8th, 2024! This podcast is 5 years in the making so to say I’m freaking out but also excited is an understatement. * I’ll tell you how to navigate creative partnerships * The Start of Collaboration: What’s involved with hiring an editor for your project * The Reveal of Creative Synchrony:...