People in Post

People in Post's Nick Long (Salon) and Gemma Nicholson (Post-Super) chat with Chuck Parker, CEO from Sohonet, about his journey through the industry. Recorded late 2024 we discuss connectivity around the world, the rise of remote working and the growth of cloud workflows and the developments they have made.

Nick and Gemma are back after a break over the summer (plus a little bit more). This episode we look back on IBC from September (bit belated!), the current industry climate and generally just have a chat about post, we even mention interest rates so buckle up for a lovely varied 30 mins perfect for a dog walk, Sunday hangover or weekday travel to work! An episode to ease you back into People in Post's new season ready for some amazing interviews coming soon!This episode was recorded at the end of October 2023

Gemma and Nick are joined by Post Producers Layla Blackman and Michelle Camp who between them have over 40 years combined experience in post. We ask 'What is a Post Producer' and we find out how the role changes depending on the show and how each of our guests worked their way up in the industry.This episode was recorded with all guests remotely.Got a topic you want to hear more about or would you like to join us in the People in Post Studio? Get in touch by emailing podcast@peopleinpost.com

This episode can never be lost because it is backed up in 3 different places on 2 types of media and 1 of those is kept offsite. That's because in this episode Gemma and Nick are joined by storage guru Richard Warburton from Symply and DIT expert Michael Pentney from Notorious DIT (part of the Molinare Creative Group) who tell us all about how to keep your media safe, what drives work best for which purpose and where things can go wrong!This episode was recorded at Soho Square Studios, a TPN Gold facility located in Londons creative heartland providing ADR, Voice Recording and Sound Design with a history of excellence that goes back more than two decades.Want to get involved? If you have a topic you would like us to discuss or even join us in the People in Post studio then drop us an email at podcast@peopleinpost.com

As a mark of respect to Peter Long (Nick's father and founder of Salon) who sadly passed away last week, Nick and Gemma have decided to hold back todays podcast and release it on July 2nd. Thank you for all the messages of condolence.

In this episode, Gemma and Nick dive into the critical stages of turnover and conform in post-production. They are joined by an esteemed panel of experts: Head of Edit Support Jamie Wrapson from Halo Post, Mark Purvis from Mission Digital & Origami, Assistant Editor Jack Brown, and Post Production Supervisor Steven Forrester. Together, they cover a range of topics from the importance of meticulous preparation, to the timing and handling of turnovers. Gain insights from professionals who play pivotal roles in ensuring a smooth and successful post-production process. Recorded at the renowned Halo Post Production in Soho, this episode offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the workflows and challenges faced in the industry. Tune in to learn how these experts manage and excel in one of the most crucial stages of post-production!

Gemma and Nick take a step back from the usual topic based chat with guests this week to briefly look at the current state of the industry and the coming months in this special edition of People in Post.Recorded in May 2024 when a lot of freelancers and post companies have much less work than usual or in some cases people have not worked for months but the green shoots of recovery do seem to be sprouting slowly plus with more and more talk about AI how will that change the landscape.Everyone will be finding the industry slightly different at the moment, some people have worked constantly throughout 2023 and 2024 where as others wont have worked in over 6 months. A combination of strikes and global slowdown have caused a perfect storm, we are keen to feature as many peoples voices as possible so please do get in touch with your experiences so we can have a regular round up tailored to the current state of the industry.This episode was recorded at Forever Audio

In this episode Gemma and Nick are joined by a selection of fantastic guests, this time from the Visual Effects side of post. VFX Editor Dan McIntosh, Danny Duke from Absolute Post, VFX Producer Mara Byran and VFX Producer Monika Chowdhary Kuczynski discuss VFX workflows from starting the initial conversations in Pre-Production through to VFX pulls in post production and more. Hear how planning, timescales and communication are key to ensuring a smooth journey. We continue a previous episodes discussion about working from home and how that works with VFX and we look at the importance of databases and tracking as well as managing expectations!This Episode was recorded at Halo Post in Soho, London.