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Jul 5, 2021 · Traditionally, a film editor, or more precisely a picture editor, was the person snipping celluloid together to make a film reel. Today, the work is almost completely digital. And like many roles...
Aug 31, 2023 · Film editors possess a unique ability to elevate a director’s vision through thoughtful editing choices. They can take a good scene and make it unforgettable, enhancing moments with pacing tweaks, shot selections, and nuanced transitions.
- Thelma Schoonmaker. What can you say about Thelma Schoonmaker? She’s an absolute titan of editing. As mentioned before, she’s just as important as Martin Scorsese is to film because she’s been behind nearly every single of his most famous works.
- Dede Allen. Of all editors, Dede Allen was one of the first to bring true artistry to the craft. Before editors like her, much of the work was built on basic storytelling formulas.
- Anne V. Coates. If you want to see a master class on editing, from just about every single angle, watch Lawrence of Arabia. This film is not your grandfather’s epic—it’s gritty, nuanced, and artful—and Anne V. Coates’ contribution is all over it.
- Sally Menke. Many times, the best editors are those who attach themselves to a director (and visa versa, of course). This is probably for two reasons—first, they get better at working with that director and, second, they earn the trust and have more creative buy-in for the process.
Sep 12, 2019 · A new web resource spearheaded by Su Friedrich celebrates women editors from around the world, highlighting work that has long been obscured by the masculinism of auteurist film culture.
Nov 3, 2022 · We've interviewed a ton of editors about a specific film or TV series, but what about the nitty-gritty of their own careers? Let's find out.
I remember when Evan Benjamin, our dialogue editor, saw the first episode of Season 3 and said how much it impacted him emotionally. That was a really reassuring moment for me since that episode was a big swing stylistically and I wasn’t sure if people would connect with it or not.
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Jan 3, 2020 · The barrier to becoming a film editor today is much lower than it has been in the past. Nowadays, it's easy for aspiring film editors to gain work experience with as little as a smartphone. Degree or no degree, the best film editors know that they always have to keep learning.
