The Complete Post-Production Editing Process for TV Shows, Documentaries, and Feature Films

Post-Production Services by Think Global Media Group

 We follow a 10 step post-production process:

At Think Global Media Group, we specialize in delivering high-quality post-production services for TV shows, documentary films, and feature films. Post-production is where your raw footage transforms into a polished, market-ready project that engages audiences and meets the highest broadcast and theatrical standards. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the post-production editing process we provide:

1. Ingesting and Organizing Footage

Our process begins with ingesting your footage into professional editing systems. We back up all media and use metadata tagging and file organization techniques to ensure seamless accessibility. For multi-camera projects, we perform syncing and grouping, which is essential for reality TV and complex interviews.

✅ Services Provided: Media ingestion, backup, file labeling, metadata tagging, multi-cam syncing

2. Offline Editing / Assembly Cut

We create a rough cut by assembling the story based on the script, storyboard, or outline. This stage is critical for defining the pacing, tone, and narrative flow. For documentaries and unscripted content, we may also build stringouts and selects reels from verité footage or interviews.

✅ Services Provided: Rough cut editing, stringouts, selects reels, scripted scene assembly

3. Story & Narrative Development

In documentary and reality formats, story shaping is where we shine. We enhance emotional arcs, restructure sequences, and strengthen storytelling for maximum viewer engagement. Our editors collaborate with producers and directors to fine-tune voiceovers, interview bites, and scene order.

✅ Services Provided: Story editing, VO placement, narrative shaping, sequence restructuring

4. Picture Lock

After multiple rounds of revision and feedback, we arrive at picture lock—a finalized cut where no further changes are made to timing or structure. This locked version now moves into finishing.

✅ Services Provided: Final review rounds, scene timing approval, picture lock delivery

5. Color Correction & Color Grading

Our colorists enhance the visual tone and consistency of your project using professional grading suites like DaVinci Resolve. Whether you want a cinematic look for a feature film, vibrant tones for a reality series, or natural hues for a documentary, we tailor the color palette to your brand and genre.

✅ Services Provided: Shot matching, mood grading, LUT application, HDR mastering

6. Visual Effects (VFX) & Motion Graphics

From basic lower thirds to high-end visual effects, our VFX team brings your content to life. We provide custom graphics packages for TV branding, title sequences for films, and dynamic animation for documentary explanations or maps.

✅ Services Provided: Motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, title design, map animation, logo stings

7. Sound Design & Audio Post

Great sound is half the experience. We provide full audio post-production services including dialogue editing, noise reduction, Foley, sound FX, and surround sound mixing. We ensure your content is mixed to network, streaming, or theatrical specifications.

✅ Services Provided: Sound mixing, ADR, Foley, SFX, M&E stems, surround 5.1 and stereo mixes

8. Music Composition & Licensing

We offer both original music scoring and music licensing services. Whether your project requires a custom score, stock music, or commercial licensing, we help craft the right emotional tone with legal clarity.

✅ Services Provided: Custom scoring, needle drops, music supervision, cue sheet creation

9. Subtitles, Captions, & Localization

We provide closed captions, SDH subtitles, foreign language translations, and localized versions to make your content globally accessible and platform compliant.

✅ Services Provided: English CC, foreign language subtitling, broadcast and SVOD captioning, translation QC

10. Mastering & Final Delivery

We prepare your project for delivery in all required formats, including broadcast-ready ProRes, DCP for theatrical, and Netflix/Prime Video spec-compliant digital packages. Every deliverable is QC’d thoroughly for quality and technical compliance.

✅ Services Provided: Mastering, network deliverables, QC reports, DCP creation, IMF packaging

Why Choose Think Global Media Group for Post-Production?

At Think Global Media Group, we combine creative storytelling with technical excellence. Our full-service post-production studio is equipped to handle every stage of the editing process—from first cut to final master—under one roof. We’ve delivered network-ready content for broadcast, streaming, festivals, and international distribution, and we’re committed to making your vision a reality.

Let’s take your content from raw footage to finished masterpiece.
Contact us to learn more about our post-production editing services for TV shows, documentaries, and feature films.