The Post Production Module in PAI provides specialized tools for managing the post-production phase of your projects. This module offers streamlined access to post-specific budget items, deliverable tracking, and resource management.
## Post Production Navigation
To access the Post Production module:
1. Navigate to the Production section in the left sidebar
2. Select the "Post" tab at the top of the production interface
3. View all post-production days and deliverables
Alternatively, post-production days can be accessed directly from the project calendar.
## Key Components
### Overview Tab
- **Purpose**: Centralized location for internal post-production notes
- **Features**:
- Rich text editor for comprehensive formatting
- Internal documentation space for post-production team
- Ability to document post-production workflows and requirements
- **Usage Examples**:
- Post-production schedules
- Editing notes
- Color grading specifications
- Internal delivery requirements
> [!tip] Documentation best practices
> Use the Overview tab to document your post-production workflow, technical specifications, and delivery requirements. This ensures all team members have access to the same information and helps maintain consistency throughout the post-production process.
### Budget Tab
- **Purpose**: Filtered view of the project budget showing only post-production expense lines
- **Key Features**:
- Displays only items categorized as post-production
- Provides the same editing capabilities as the main budget module
- Allows post supervisors to focus on relevant expense lines without navigating the full budget
- **Note**: All changes made here synchronize with the main budget module; this is simply a filtered view for convenience
### Links Tab
- **Purpose**: Centralized repository for external documentation and reference materials
- **Usage Process**:
- Click "Add Link" to create a new entry
- Paste the URL in the designated field
- Customize the display name for easy reference (e.g., "Client Creative," "Scripts," "Reference Footage")
- **Benefit**: Provides a single location to access all external resources related to post-production
### Files Area
- **Purpose**: Storage for project-related documents and assets
- **Supported Files**: PDF documents, image files, and other small project management assets
- **Use Cases**:
- Post-production briefs
- Client feedback documents
- Reference materials
- Technical specifications
## Deliverables Management
The Deliverables tab provides a comprehensive system for tracking all project deliverables:
### Creating Deliverables
- Type the deliverable name and press Enter/Return to create the deliverable
- Configure additional properties in the corresponding row
### Deliverable Properties
Each deliverable can have the following properties:
- **Due Date**: Sets deadline and creates calendar entry
- **Length**: Duration of the deliverable
- **Aspect Ratio**: Format specifications
- **Versions**: Tracking for multiple iterations
- **SRT/CC Specs**: Subtitle and closed captioning requirements
- **Notes**: General information field
> [!info] Calendar integration
> Due dates automatically appear in the project calendar, allowing you to visualize deliverable deadlines alongside production days.
### Deliverable Status Tracking
Track the progress of each deliverable through customizable status options:
- Not Started
- In Progress
- Client Review
- Revisions
- Approved
- Delivered
Filter deliverables by status to quickly identify those requiring attention.
## Post Days Management
The Days tab provides a management interface for post-production days:
- **Day Types**: Displays days categorized as "Post" type in the system
- **Functionality**:
- Assign calendar dates to post days
- Link post days to specific budget expense lines
- Facilitate vendor billing against assigned post-production days
- **Workflow Integration**:
- Post days can be moved between dates in the calendar
- Changes sync with budget expense line assignments
- Supports the same day-to-expense line relationship as production days
> [!warning] Day type conversion
> When you convert a day from "Shoot" to "Post" type, it will move from the Production tab to the Post Production tab. All associated expense lines will maintain their connection to the day.
## Related Topics
- [[Production Days|Production Days]]
- [[Project Calendar|Project Calendar]]
- [[Budgets|Budgets]]
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