Why “Fix It In Post” Fails: A Filmmaker’s Reality Check
Every filmmaker has said, “We’ll fix it in post.” I certainly have. But after wasting countless hours repairing avoidable mistakes, I learned that post-production should enhance your film—not rescue it. In this guide, I share real stories from my own productions, the five mistakes that rarely fix cleanly, and a simple on-set framework that can save you time, money, and creative compromises. Your future self in the edit suite will thank you.