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BITS & PIECES www.postmagazine.com 9 POST MAR/APR 2026 DESIGNING A PERFECT SPACE FOR MODERN STORYTELLERS BY THOMA THURAU | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | STUDIOPOST, A NBCUNIVERSAL COMPANY | WWW.STUDIOPOSTNBCU.COM Top talent, cutting-edge technology, TPN-compliant security and a welcom- ing, collaborative environment are essential for today's showrunners, directors, DPs and post creatives. With the industry demanding higher production value on tighter timelines, StudioPost — an NBCUniversal company located on the Universal Studios Lot — continues to invest in world-class talent, creative spac- es designed for seamless collaboration, and technology. The latest example is the recently-opened Stage 5 post facility, transformed from a 1930s-era sound stage into a modern hub for post production. This space brings sound mixing, color for streaming and broadcast, and DI under one roof, enabling creatives to oversee the entire process with ease. Three adaptable mixing stages accommodate television, streaming and feature proj- ects. A spacious lounge's oversized windows flood the area with natural light, while nearby indoor and outdoor meeting spaces make long post days more comfortable and productive. Additionally, StudioPost's Building 3153 picture facility now features a renovated client lounge and expansive lobby. This transformation began with the Hitchcock Mixing Stage, which debuted in late 2022 in the former Sound Stage 6. Beyond being a cutting-edge mixing stage for features and high-end streaming projects, the stage offers a two-sto- ry, open-air lobby with editing bays, private offices, kitchens and conference rooms, creating a dynamic, full-service post environment. All of these new facil- ities are made possible by our innovative engineering team closely collaborat- ing with creative talent to deliver a superior post production experience. These state-of-the-art facilities have hosted major productions, including DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie, Peacock's The Paper and Ponies, Netflix's Black Rabbit and Running Point, Amazon's Fallout, and NBC's St. Denis Medical. While working on the lot, clients can also enjoy the new Commons build- ing, featuring casual and fine dining options, three advanced screening the- aters and a 4,500-square-foot event center that's perfect for wrap parties and receptions. ADOBE QUICK CUT HELPS JUMP START THE EDIT PROCESS SAN JOSE, CA — Adobe recently introduced Quick Cut, a new tool in the Firefly video editor that's designed to help creators get their ideas off the ground quickly. Quick Cut lets creators upload their own B-roll or generate new footage and instantly turn it into a structured first cut. According to Adobe VP & head of product marketing for creators, Mike Polner, Quick Cut can give video creators a clear starting point that they can further shape and refine. "It's a fast way to get from 'I have clips' to 'I have an edit I can work with,'" says Polner. To get started with Quick Cut, users simply upload their footage and de- scribe, in their own words what they want the video to be about. For example, is it an interview, a product demo, a day-in-the-life video or travel vlog? Firefly uses the description to deliver a narrative-first assembly. It also gives users the option to provide more guidance. They can even input a shot list or a script to be more precise. Up front, users can choose aspect ratio, pacing and duration. A B-roll track can also be added, and still images can be given motion via im- age-to-video generations.