FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Choosing the right post-production company for your project is essential to ensuring it meets your budget and expectations. Consider working with an organization that has a successful track record and a portfolio with ample experience in your project's genre or industry.

For the best results, the company you choose to work with should use up-to-date technology and tools and offer the specific services you need, like color grading, video editing and sound design. Evaluating their team's skills and creativity and discussing your budget and timeline upfront will ensure you find a post-production company that aligns with your needs.

Learn more about Motion Picture Enterprises and how we can provide the necessary post-production services for your projects.

About FAQs

About MPE

Motion Picture Enterprises is a leading industry provider with over 70 years of experience in delivering premium color and audio finishing services. We are committed to your creative vision, which we achieve with exceptional expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and the latest tools and technology.

  • We are committed to your creative vision, which we achieve with exceptional expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and the latest tools and technology.

  • We have three adjoining buildings in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan for production and post-production rental.

  • Yes, Motion Picture Enterprises has a sister company, Hell's Color Kitchen (HCK). HCK specializes in Post-Production Sound and Picture Finishing Services.

Post-Production General

Post-production is the phase that follows the initial production, photography, filmmaking or audio production. It includes adding sound effects, video editing, color grading, sound editing and visual effects. This process helps to shape the narrative and aesthetics to create the final piece.

  • Offline editing involves using lower-resolution proxy files or copies of original footage to perform initial editing tasks. Online editing entails working with high-resolution files to finalize edits with detail-orientated changes.

  • Colorists, foley artists, editors, sound engineers and other experts collaborate in post-production.

  • Depending on the scope of the project, post-production uses various tools and equipment. The equipment can include specialized software like video editing suites, visual effects software and audio interfaces.

Editing

Post-production editing is an artistic, technical process that involves assembling raw footage or recordings into one coherent, engaging sequence. Editors trim and arrange clips, create visual effects, add transitions, sync audio tracks and refine the project's overall presentation.

  • Motion Picture Enterprises offers graphic workstations, custom-built computers, HD VTRs and more post-production equipment to rent.

  • Remote editorial is the process of editing, collaborating and completing post-production from a location other than the physical production studio or facility. This process requires using cloud-based storage, video conferencing, a high-speed internet connection and collaborative software for seamless collaboration and workflow.

  • We have turnkey production office spaces to rent and editing suites in our 60,000-square-foot Midtown Manhattan facility, and we also offer remote hosting options if that works better for your needs.

Storage and Server

Reliable storage and servers are crucial for post-production, where managing and accessing large volumes of media is a daily task. Servers facilitate centralized access to shared files, which is especially important in remote editorial situations.

  • We offer shared, local, LTO and cloud-based storage solutions to ensure that your files are secure and backed up for future use.

  • There are two ways we receive media; through local drives or via uploading and downloading through the cloud.

Color Grading

Color grading is a post-production process in which editors adjust the color and tonal qualities of an image or video to achieve the envisioned aesthetic or visual style. 

  • Our team uses premium tools to adjust contrast, brightness, saturation, color balance and hue to give you consistent results using colors that match your production's intent.

  • MPE has 5 permanent colorists on staff. MPE also employs upwards of 10 freelance artists at a given time based on client and project needs.

  • Our award-winning colorists often use color grading software like DaVinci Resolve, and they will need the high-resolution media and a reference photo of the project to complete the color grading for you.

  • Your team can access one of our finishing suites and enjoy accommodations that meet your budget, staffing and time requirements.

  • We have upwards of 20 color grading suites.

Sound Finishing

In post-production, sound mixing balances and combines audio elements like music, sound effects, dialogues and ambient noise to create an immersive audio experience in an audio project, film or video.

Our award-winning sound mixers can design and mix your project in our Dolby Atmos 7.2.4 Certified Studio, and we can also offer 5.1 Stereo mixes.

  • Our award-winning sound mixers can design and mix your project in our Dolby Atmos 7.2.4 Certified Studio, and we can also offer 5.1 and Stereo mixes.

  • Our top-ranking sound engineers use professional-grade audio software such as Pro Tools. They will need all the recorded audio to design and mix the project.

  • MPE has 4 permanent sound mixers on staff. MPE also employs upwards of 10 freelance artists at a given time based on client and project needs.

  • MPE delivers, installs and offers support for all varieties of post-production rental gear, including Adobe, Avid and Resolve Systems. Your sound team can also use our studio independently.

  • We have upwards of 15 sound mixing suites

Deliverables

Our deliverables include DCP creation, transcoding, transfers, duplications, captures, digitizing, up or down converts, outputs, ingests, QC, and LTO archiving. We also offer a one-day rush turnaround on dubs, converts, digital coding and LTFS creation.

  • Based on clients' criteria, MPE can deliver files in any format applicable.

Security

Robust security measures like access control, encryption tools and backup protocols help to safeguard your sensitive media files and other confidential data. 

  • Our infrastructure has multiple dedicated internet circuits and firewalls, running at 10 gigabits per second. This means that your post-production runs securely and without lag.

  • MPE has completed security assessments and been approved by major networks including, Amazon Studios, Apple TV, Netflix, PBS, Paramount, A&E, Showtime, and more.

  • Our facilities are accessible via a dedicated key card, and we provide 24/7 video monitoring to keep your gear safe.

Support

Is support included?

Yes. We have a team of post-production and IT engineers who consistently cover all systems.

Whom do customers contact for support?

Existing clients can call us at 646.657.8673 or email support@mpenyc.com for assistance.

When is support available?

Our team is available to offer you 24/7 technical support and workflow guidance.

Contact MPE for Your Post-Production Needs

Using the right post-production company is vital to ensuring your project's quality and success. By understanding an organization's service offerings, team expertise and technology, you can make the right decision for your project's needs. 

Motion Picture Enterprises offers premier post-production services with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional skills. Whether you are an independent filmmaker, a popular network or a rising production company, our team is ready to help with comprehensive technical support, integrated solutions, best-in-class editing systems and premier office suites. With a legacy spanning back to 1948, we have the necessary equipment and experience to bring your creative vision to life. 

Contact us online or call us today to streamline your post-production workflow and achieve the high-quality results you want.