After we shoot

Ever wondered what happens to your podcast footage once the cameras stop rolling? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the modern post production workflow and explain why the days of manually transferring files from SD cards are quickly becoming a thing of the past.We discuss the move toward cloud based editing and how digital tools have transformed the speed and efficiency of the editing process. From live switching to collaborative review platforms, discover the "toys" and techniques used to get an episode from the studio to your screen in record time.The transition to the cloudWhile SD cards still serve as a reliable backup, the primary footage now moves straight to hard drives and is uploaded immediately to the cloud. This modern workflow allows editors to begin their work almost instantly, sometimes even while the recording is still in progress.Professional tools and softwareThe team shares insights into why they prefer DaVinci Resolve over other industry standards like Adobe Premiere. We explore the benefits of using a single, powerful package for editing, colour grading, and audio, and how hardware like the Blackmagic Atem switcher automates the creation of project files to simplify the entire journey.Efficient editing with proxiesTo avoid the lag of handling massive high resolution files, the process relies on a proxy workflow. By using smaller, faster versions of the footage during the edit, the team can remain agile, only bringing back the full quality files for the final export. This automation has effectively replaced the time consuming manual tasks previously handled by junior editors.Collaboration and feedbackWe dive into the use of Frame IO, a collaborative tool that allows stakeholders to leave precise comments, compare different versions of an edit side by side, and even identify specific moments to be turned into social media snippets or shorts.Sustainability and schedulingPost production is about more than just the edit. We discuss the importance of creating sustainable cycles, from batch recording to the final stages of writing captions, designing artwork, and scheduling releases to maintain a consistent weekly presence.