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Post-Production for Film and Television

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FILM TV X 404A

Emphasizing how new technologies continue to impact post-production, this course examines the post-production process for film and television. May include guest speakers.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $785.00

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What you can learn.

Understand the picture and sound editing processes
Learn about non-linear editing of single and multi-camera programs
Explore special visual effects
Recognize the impact of sound, from music scoring to effects design
Master budgeting, scheduling, and deliveries
Study high-definition television and its impact on post-production

About This Course

Emphasizing how new technologies continue to impact post-production, this course provides an overview of the post-production pipeline from dailies through delivery. Class topics include a step-by-step overview of each stage of the process and building the post-production team: editors, audio mixers, composers, sound-designers, visual effects artists and post-production management. The latest trends in post-production are covered. Instruction may include guest speakers. 

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
REG#
406460
Fee:
$835.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Guide to Managing Postproduction for Film, TV, and Digital Distribution: Managing the Process by Barbara Clark (Author), Susan Spohr (Author), Dawn Higginbotham (Author), Kumari Bakhru
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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Thu Mar 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121C
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406397
Fee:
$835.00
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Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407772
Fee:
$785.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Materials required. Internet access required. Review Syllabus

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
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Time
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Lecture
Thu Apr 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Thu May 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Thu May 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Thu May 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Thu May 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Lecture
Thu Jun 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407773
Fee:
$835.00
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Notes

Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials

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