Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities

NACE code 59.12 covers the post-production activities for motion pictures, video, and television programmes. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader media and entertainment sector, transforming raw footage into polished, high-quality content that captivates audiences worldwide. From editing and visual effects to sound mixing and color grading, the post-production process is essential for bringing creative visions to life and delivering engaging media experiences.

The key production techniques in this industry involve a range of post-production processes. This includes video editing, where footage is assembled, trimmed, and sequenced to create a cohesive narrative. Visual effects, such as CGI and compositing, are used to enhance the visual elements of the content. Sound editing and mixing are also critical, ensuring the audio components, including dialogue, sound effects, and music, are balanced and optimized. Color grading is another important step, where the overall color palette and tone of the content are refined to achieve the desired aesthetic.

The main inputs required for this industry include high-quality video and audio equipment, such as cameras, lighting, microphones, and audio mixing consoles. Specialized post-production software, including video editing, visual effects, and color grading tools, are also essential. Additionally, skilled professionals, such as editors, visual effects artists, sound engineers, and colorists, are crucial inputs that drive the creative and technical aspects of the post-production process.

The primary outputs of this industry are the final, polished motion pictures, television programmes, and other video content. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, including 59.11 Motion picture, video and television programme activities, 60.20 Television programming and broadcasting activities, and 59.13 Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities. The high-quality post-production work enables these industries to deliver engaging and visually compelling media experiences to their audiences.