post-production
with a 
purpose

Offering seamless post-production solutions from on-set loading to DCP creation for distribution. Get access to our network of post-professionals.

about us

BluBird is a post-production facility committed to uplifting the voices of marginalized filmmakers. Founded and staffed by people of color, women, and LGBTQ filmmakers, we believe in the transformative power of cinema to shape a more equitable vision of the world.

our services

Including access to our network of post-professionals: editors, VFX, color, post-sound, and accessibility creators.

  • We work alongside the cinematographer and production team to establish a data management workflow by offering hard drive recommendations and backup strategies to ensure media is secure and efficiently managed throughout production. We ensure that footage is backed up safely and organized in three separate locations.

  • We creates dailies using camera color looks and LUTs for review, allowing the director and team to assess footage.

  • We organize and manage footage, sync audio and video, and ensure all materials are properly logged and labeled in project files in accordance with the editor’s needs. We prepare offline files for online finishing, ensuring the necessary assets are ready for final editing, color, sound, VFX, and accessibility. We additionally create deliverables for hand-off. 

  • We are responsible for overseeing and managing the full post-production process. We act as the primary point of contact for the director and producers, keeping the project on track and on time while troubleshooting any issues that arise. We ensure that edit, sound, color, VFX, and accessibility  are working efficiently and are in line with the creative direction.

    We also guarantee that all technical aspects are met for mastering the project for various formats, checking for quality control, and consistency. We confirm the project meets the final distribution requirements. 

  • We keep project timelines up to date in project management software, ensuring that deadlines are met and all teams stay on track.

    We coordinate the transfer of assets and documents between departments, schedule meetings, and send action items and meeting notes to the team to keep everyone aligned and informed throughout the process.

  • We are responsible for organizing, cataloging, and maintaining all digital assets throughout the post-production process. We ensure that footage, audio files, project files, and other media are properly stored, backed up, and easily accessible to the team.

    We track revisions, and maintain an organized archive for long-term storage, ensuring that all files are preserved for future use or distribution. Additionally, we handle the coordination of file transfers for distribution, oversee the proper formats for delivery, and ensure compliance with any technical or archival standards.

  • We convert your film into a standardized digital format compatible with theater projection systems by encoding video, audio, and subtitles. We ensure that the final DCP meets technical standards and undergoes quality checks, guaranteeing seamless playback and optimal quality for theatrical screenings.

  • We craft a high-energy, engaging preview to build excitement for your film's release. We carefully select key scenes from the final and edit it for maximum impact. Enhanced with sound design, music, and pacing, to ensure the trailer effectively captures the film’s essence.

  • We handle the entire process from design and animation to formatting and typesetting to ensure that the credits are properly timed and optimized for various formats and screens. 

  • We author closed and open captions that meet distribution requirements and bring the soundtrack alive for Deaf and hard of hearing viewers.

    We work with writers, voice talent, and sound designers to record high quality audio description tracks that concisely and vividly narrate the visual action of a film for blind and low vision audience members.

    We also coordinate translation of timed text into other languages.

  • Music libraries; artlist & discount to APM, Access to server, Project management and timeline software; Monday, Collaborative sharing platform; Frame.io & Vimeo.

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get in touch with us!

Drop us a line at louisa@blubirdpost.com to discuss a project you’re passionate about!