Post production for production roles in HETV 2026 (Scotland)

Do you work as an HETV producer, line producer, production manager or production coordinator in Scotland? Would you like to gain a better understanding of post-production and current practices, technology, terminology and work flows? This short course delivered by NFTS Scotland will give you the opportunity to refresh your knowledge, ask any questions and help you to budget, schedule and work with post-production in mind from prep right through to delivery. 

This programme is funded by the ScreenSkills High-end Television Fund made up of contributions from high-end TV productions made in the UK.

Who it's for

This course has been developed to address any knowledge gaps between the post-production process and production and so the course is aimed at producers, line producers, production managers and production coordinators who are keen to increase their understanding of post-production.

Applicants must be Scotland-based and have an HETV production background.

If you have any questions, access need or require support to complete the application, please contact scotland@nfts.co.uk

What it covers

This comprehensive training programme is a practical, industry-informed course designed to take production professionals — including Producers, Line Producers, Production Managers and Production Coordinators — through the entire post-production journey, from pre-production planning to final delivery.

The course aims to address gaps in knowledge and understanding between production and post-production, fostering more effective and collaborative working relationships between them.

It also directly responds to the skills shortage in post-production knowledge among production roles, particularly the need for greater understanding of how early-stage decisions affect downstream post workflows.

Delivered by NFTS Scotland and Post Super, working together in partnership with Blazing Griffin, the course is taught by leading industry professionals. We will walk through best practices for HETV, filling in gaps of knowledge for picture, sound and VFX, as well as budgeting, scheduling and how to meet your delivery requirements. Alongside this we will cover communication, leadership, negotiation and relationship management, in the specific context of the post- production process. The course combines live online sessions, an in-person day at a post-production facility, and flexible self-paced e-learning modules to support diverse learning styles and reinforce key knowledge.

By the end of the course, participants will be fluent in post-production terminology, understand the function and responsibilities of key post roles, and feel confident navigating technical workflows. Drawing on the combined experience and expertise of NFTS Scotland and Post Super, this course equips participants with the tools, knowledge and confidence to work effectively with post-production.

Course Structure

• 4 live online sessions covering workflows, delivery, scheduling, budgeting and leadership.
• 1 In-person day at Blazing Griffin providing the opportunity to experience real-world post-production environments and network with industry peers.
• self-paced online access
• Post Super workflow document course
• Post Super post essentials course
• Access to the post super alumni network and cohort forum

Why Take This Course?

Gain fluency in post-production terminology, understand how early production decisions impact post workflows, and become a more effective, confident collaborator.

Dates are subject to change but currently scheduled as:

Tuesday 3 February:

Online course – pre-course homework

Tuesday 10 February:

In-person session: networking and collaboration session at Blazing Griffin.

Tuesday 17 February:

Session 1: Post production workflows for picture, sound and VFX

Tuesday 24 February:                       

Session 2: Scheduling and budgeting for Post

Tuesday 3 March:                     

Session 3: Delivery requirements and deliverables

Tuesday 10 March:                   

Session 4: Communication, leadership, negotiation and relationship management.

How to apply

Please click on the 'apply now' button to start your application for a place on this course.  

Contact information

Email: scotland@nfts.co.uk