Step 3:  Post Production

Post-Production is everything between production and creating the final master copy of your video.  It is the third and final major phase of the production process. It is often referred to simply as post.  Common tasks include:

• Editing video footage
• Editing the soundtrack, adding sound effects, music, or any required audio
• Adding titles and graphics
• Color and exposure correction
• Adding special effects
• Re-shooting certain scenes if required ("pick-up" shots)

In some cases post-production is relatively straightforward, consisting of choosing and arranging footage in the correct sequence. In most cases however, post-production is a time-consuming job taking longer than the actual production phase.

Because most of the post-production work is done in a video editing program, this section of VideoKids.me is not complete.  We will add more resources that are specific to video editing programs.  Below are some links to general information about post-production.

1. 5 Basic Video Editing Techniques Every Videographer Should Know
2. 5 Tips For Adding Lower Third On Videos
3. 7 Tips and Tricks to Enhance Your Video-Editing Work
4. 50 Video Editing Tips You Need for Better Videos (Infographic)
5. Audio Compression vs. Normalization and Leveling
6. Audio Normalization: What Is It And Should I Care?
7. Avoid These 7 Common Video Editing Mistakes
8. Here’s What You Need to Know to Become a Video Editing Pro
9. How to Edit Video for Beginners: An Introduction
10. How to Edit Videos: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
11. Lower Thirds
12. Post-Production Checklist
13. Post-Production Glossary of Terms
14. Tips for Lower Third Titles
15. Video Editing Basics for eLeanring
16. Video Editing Terms
17. Video Editing Tips for Beginners
18. Video Editing Tutorials & Quick Guides
19. What Are Lower Thirds and How Do You Create Them?
20. What Are Lower Thirds? What Are Chyrons?