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Art of the Frame Podcast: Editors on Editing with “Nosferatu” editor Louise Ford

Art of the Frame — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:41:50 +0000

In the final episode of Editors on Editing for 2024, Glenn Garland interviews Louise Ford about her experience editing ‘Nosferatu,’ directed by Robert Eggers. Ford highlights the film’s lengthy development, explaining that Eggers’ obsession with the story began in childhood, leading to a ten-year journey to bring this remake of a seminal film to life. Their discussion is also focused on the film’s intricate editing process, revealing the collaboration among the crew as well as Ford’s approach to editing.

“It’s all just gut,” Ford said.

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Art of the Frame Podcast: Editors on Editing with “Dune: Part 2” Editor Joe Walker

Art of the Frame — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:36:48 +0000

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Joe Walker to discuss the intricate editing process behind “Dune: Part Two,” highlighting Walker’s collaboration with director Denis Villeneuve. They discuss the technical aspects of editing but also emphasize the importance of storytelling, character depth, and visual and auditory dynamics in film. It’s a point that Walker calls out as being especially important when it comes to preserving emotional weight through sustained shots that allows audiences to meaningfully connect with the characters.

“You can have the best battle ever, but if you don’t care about the characters, you’ve got nothing.”

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Art of the Frame Podcast: Editors on Editing with “Conclave” Editor Nick Emerson

Art of the Frame — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:04:03 +0000

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Nick Emerson about his work editing the film “Conclave,” directed by Edward Berger. Set against the backdrop of the Vatican and the process of selecting a new Pope, the film highlights themes of power, secrecy, and the complexities of human relationships within a rigid institutional framework.

Emerson talks through what it meant to maintain dynamic tension throughout the film, emphasizing the significance of precise cuts. This deliberate editing style allowed for a buildup of suspense, particularly in dialogue-heavy scenes where the actors’ performances could carry the weight of the narrative. It allowed Emerson to cut for reactions rather than the dialogue itself.

“Never cut for a line,” he said.

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Art of the Frame Podcast: The Alan Smithee Round Table – Getting Ready for 2025

Art of the Frame — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:57:54 +0000

In their year-end roundup for the Alan Smithee podcast, hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen, and Michael Kammes discuss the media and entertainment industry’s evolving landscape as 2024 draws to a close. They explore recent technological advancements in editing software, the industry’s adaptation to economic fluctuations, as well as emerging trends within the workforce, particularly influenced by the ongoing integration of AI with all major editing softwares—Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve—rolling out substantial updates. Their discussion also confronts the economic challenges of the post-production industry, with the volatile job market marked by sharp fluctuations in employment rates and pay structures.

Links:

Scott:

https://www.youtube.com/@keystoneproductionnetwork8729

https://support.apple.com/en-mo/guide/iphone/iph4e76f5667/ios

Michael

14” 4K UHD IPS 3840×1100 Stretched Bar Touch Screen

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXL1NXVS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Katie

https://youtu.be/Ggg45-e4oj0?si=ndqhisqo2nlYLzkk

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Art of the Frame Podcast: Editors on Editing with ““Wicked” Editor Myron Kerstein

Art of the Frame — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:17:54 +0000

Host Glenn Garland sits down with editor Myron Kerstein to discuss his recent work on the film adaptation of the beloved musical “Wicked.” They talk through the intricacies of translating a celebrated stage show into a cinematic experience while still retaining its emotional and narrative depth. Kerstein, known for his collaborations with director Jon M. Chu on films like “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights,” emphasizes the importance of building trust and a shorthand communication with the director, which allowed their collaboration to flourish. He also discusses specific scenes where the editing accentuates character emotions, and the transition into musical numbers, which he approaches as an extension of dialogue.

“I don’t treat dialogue and vocals to a song any differently,” Kerstein explains.

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Art of the Frame Podcast: Editors on Editing with “Challengers” Editor Marco Costa

Art of the Frame — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:18:45 +0000

On this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews editor Marco Costa, focusing on his work on the film “Challengers,” directed by Luca Guadagnino. Their discussion revolves around the unique editing structure of “Challengers,” which interweaves timelines and utilizes innovative techniques such as jump cuts and freeze frames to enhance narrative complexity.

Costa noted that Guadagnino sought a “modernist editing” approach to reflect the film’s emotional core rather than just its tennis backdrop, allowing for deeper character exploration. He also emphasized the collaborative environment fostered by Guadagnino.

“I definitely learn a lot from Luca, but I think Luca also learns a lot from the young collaborators.”

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Art of the Frame Podcast: Editors on Editing with “Anora” Editor Sean Baker

Art of the Frame — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:43:38 +0000

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Sean Baker, renowned for his work on films like The Florida Project and Tangerine. The two discuss Baker’s latest work, Anora, which follows a long-suffering marriage between an exotic dancer and the son of a Russian oligarch.

Baker, who not only directs but also edits his projects, reveals that he finds it essential to maintain his unique vision through the editing process. He explains that he strives for authenticity, often blending scripted and improvised elements, which allows actors like Mikey Madison to bring fresh perspectives to their roles.

“I want to hold on them and show how wonderful they are.”

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Art of the Frame Podcast: The Alan Smithee Round Table – Our Top 3 Tech Things we are Thankful for

Art of the Frame — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:49:10 +0000

In this edition of the Alan Smithee podcast, hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen and Michael Kammes discuss technological advancements that have significantly impacted their careers over the past two decades. The conversation centers around three main themes: innovation in production tools, the evolution of workflows due to the rise of digital media, and the transformative influence of social platforms on the industry.

“The day raw video became a thing was the day my life got significantly better,” Hinsen said.

They finish the discussion with a Thanksgiving-themed ranking of technologies, revealing their gratitude for innovations that have improved their work lives.

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Show Notes:

NEW MACS

M4 Mac mini – https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/

Review: https://www.provideocoalition.com/review-m4-mac-mini-for-video-editors/

M4 MacBook Pro

https://arstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-the-fastest-of-the-m4-macbook-pros-might-be-the-least-interesting-one/

NLE UPDATES!

AVID MEDIA COMPOSER 2024 LAUNCHES NEW FEATURES

https://www.avid.com/resource-center/avid-media-composer-launches-new-features-202410

Final Cut Pro 11

https://www.provideocoalition.com/fcp-11-released-at-the-fcp-creative-summit/

Resolve 19.1

https://forum.blackmagicdesign.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=211521

LucidLink 3.0 – Big Updates (AWS as a new backend + no egress is huge)

https://www.lucidlink.com/new-era

New X terms of service in effect November 15

https://mashable.com/article/twitter-x-terms-service

@michaelkammes.bsky.social

@editblog.bsky.social

https://web.archive.org/web/20090418030734/http://www.scottsimmons.tv/blog/2008/03/22/twitter-about-editing/

One cool thing:

Katie: Halloween workflow

Michael: AltTab https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app/

Scott: Jumper https://getjumper.io/

A page from Katie’s Halloween costume workflow ‘zine.

And we’ve had a few folks share their top 3 as well.

What are 3 things you’re thankful for in your media career?

Here are mine:
1. FCP7. Film school, first short films, first job, and first feature doc all used it
2. Canon XL-1. I shot dozens of shorts with it
3. P2 cards. File-based footage

H/t @editblog.bsky.social @michaelkammes.bsky.social

— Jesse Koepke (@jessekoepkecuts.bsky.social) November 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM

1) Working at Apple as phone tech support. Knowing Apple tech landed me many film/TV jobs, including first feature

2) FCP. Inexpensive editing software revolutionized indie filmmaking

3) film school. Helped me know what career path best suited me by having me do everything on sets

— Shane Ross aka Mr. Snippy-snip (@comebackshane.bsky.social) November 20, 2024 at 11:24 AM

3 Things I’m Thankful For:

1. All the mentors & friends who took the time to teach/explain things to me.
2. The longevity in this biz to develop my intuition, which is (by far) the most powerful tool in my bag.
3. The Deep Magic that makes people cry/think when you put two unrelated shots together.

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— Christian Glawe (@christianglawe.bsky.social) November 20, 2024 at 11:34 PM

1. Apple – seems cliche now but their 2000s focus on creativity did open up the industry for a lot of people.

2. YouTube – lots more opportunities to get paid to edit rather than assist at the start of your career.

3. Dropbox – would go nuts bouncing between desktop and laptop without it!

— Linton Davies (@lintondavies.bsky.social) November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM

Art of the Frame Podcast: Editors on Editing with “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Editor: Jay Prychidny

Art of the Frame — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:54:23 +0000

On this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Jay Prychidny to talk about his work on Tim Burton’s, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Prychidny has edited such projects as Orphan Black, Altered Carbon, The Alienist, Snow Piercer and Wednesday.

Their conversation explores the creative process behind the film, the challenges of editing, and the emotional connections to the original work. Prychidny emphasizes his long-standing admiration for Burton’s unique storytelling style, having been captivated by Beetlejuice from a young age. He has also edited such projects as Orphan Black, Altered Carbon, The Alienist, Snow Piercer and Wednesday. Their discussion also brings to light the innovative techniques employed in editing, such as the use of visual effects to enhance rather than detract from the film’s handcrafted feel while also exploring various other elements of the new movie.

“The whole style of this movie is imperfection,” Prychidny said.

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Art of the Frame Podcast: The Alan Smithee Round Table – Exploring the Implications of AI Editing Tools

Art of the Frame — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:09:30 +0000

In the latest episode of the Alan Smithee podcast, Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen and Michael Kammes are joined by Kylee Peña from Adobe. They discuss the evolving landscape of media and post-production and specifically explore Adobe’s introduction of Generative Extend, a groundbreaking tool within Premiere Pro that allows editors to extend video clips by up to two seconds using AI-generated content. They also explore the mixed sentiments within the industry regarding AI, with some professionals expressing concerns about its ethical implications, especially surrounding the authenticity of content.

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Show notes:

Rate survey reminder closes November 1: https://www.postproductiondata.com/

FCP Creative Summit is happening again. Nov 13 – 15

https://www.cinegearexpo.com/atl-expo

Generative Extend in Adobe Premiere Pro:

https://main–blog–adobecom.hlx.page/en/drafts/julia/generative-extend-in-premiere-pro

https://contentauthenticity.org/

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/content-credentials.html

Katie:

Lillian Schwartz passed away https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/lillian-schwartz-computer-art-dead-1234721078/

Digging into her work https://www.artforum.com/features/painting-by-numbers-the-art-of-lillian-schwartz-230796/

www.lillian.com/films

Michael:

Wasabi AiR- https://wasabi.com/cloud-object-storage/wasabi-air

Scott:

https://knightsoftheeditingtable.com/excalibur

Kylee:

https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/10/16/new-adobe-max-sneaks-transform-photo-video-audio-3d-creation