After Effects (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Hungry Earth.

The title is a reference to the software application.

Aspects of production covered

 * Location filming for the episode.
 * Blocking the early scene of ground disturbance so that the VFX team can add the holes appropriately and properly in post-production.
 * How an initial additional lizard creature was cut to help build anticipation for the Silurians and save budget.
 * The reinvention of the Silurians, to make them more human-like and more relevant in a modern-day script.
 * Finding a location that would accommodate the need for actors to be pulled down into the floor.
 * How the SFX team created a rig to allow for the actors to safely sink into the holes in the floor.
 * The process of director and the editor working towards the final edit.
 * The need to cut a notable amount of material from the episode, with attention paid to one particularly long early scene.
 * The Mill's work on adding VFX to various scenes in the episode.

Additional topics covered

 * Discussion of and The Silurians, particularly about building tension.
 * How Arthur Darvill didn't initially recognise the Silurian actors when out of their makeup.
 * Celebrating Matt Smith's birthday on set.
 * Karen Gillan's nervousness about doing the sinking through the hole stunt.

People interviewed

 * Matt Smith, The Doctor
 * Ashley Way, Director, Episode 8
 * Meera Syal, Nasreen Chaudhry
 * Robert Pugh, Tony Mack
 * Chris Chibnall, Writer, Episode 8
 * Steven Moffat, Head Writer
 * Beth Willis, Executive Producer
 * Rob Mayor, Prosthetics Supervisor
 * Arthur Darvill, Rory Williams
 * Davy Jones, Make-Up Designer
 * Neve McIntosh, Alaya
 * Karen Gillan, Amy Pond
 * Danny Hargreaves, Special Effects Supervisor
 * David Barrett, Editor, Episode 8
 * Will Cohen, Visual Effects Supervisor
 * Mick Vincent, Colourist
 * Julie Ankerson, Foley Artist
 * Paul Jefferies, Sound Effects Editor
 * Jo Sykes, Audio Describer
 * Tony Hall, Team Leader, BBC Vision
 * Gary Morris, Playout Director
 * Arwel Wyn Jones, Standby Art Director

Music list

 * "Number One Enemy" by Daisy Dares You
 * "Sound of the Underground" by Girls Aloud
 * "Back to the Start" by Lily Allen
 * "Saving My Face" by KT Tunstall
 * "Bein' Green" by Van Morrison
 * "Hole in the Ground" by Bernard Cribbins
 * "Against All Odds (Dubstep Remix)" by Chase & Status feat. Kano
 * "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" by Pixie Lott (also used in DCOM: The Born Identity)
 * "A Sucker for Your Sound" by I Monster
 * "The New Transmission" by Lostprophets
 * "Out of Control" by The Chemical Brothers

Crew

 * Graphics - Component Graphics
 * Title Music - Slam & Saw Productions
 * Camera - Steve Brand, Aled Jenkins, Jon Rees, Andy Smith, Steve Webb
 * Sound - Rob Kreeger, Wil Planitzer, Jon Thomas
 * Runners - James Bowen, Claire Riley
 * Researchers - Stuart Laws, Robert Wootton
 * Assistant Producers - James Brailsford, Hannah Williams
 * Production Team Assistant - Emma Chapman
 * Production Accountant - Kevin Rickwood
 * Production Co-ordinator - Megan Pinches
 * Production Manager - Katy Cartwright
 * Production Executive - Stan Matthews
 * Online Editor - Jeremy Lott
 * Colourist - Jon Everett
 * Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
 * Editor - Gary Skipton
 * Edit Producer - Ian Hay
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Steven Moffat, Piers Wenger, Beth Willis
 * Producer - Zoë Rushton
 * Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down
to be added

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 8 November 2010.