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The Rough CutThe Fantastic Four - First StepsEditors - Nona Khodai ACE and Tim Roche The Fantastic Four: First Steps sees editors Nona Khodai and Tim Roche reunite for the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the second reboot of the Fantastic Four film series. The film also marks the first time the two have worked together since Marvel's live action series debut, WandaVision. Although each had worked with him separately before, WandaVision was the first time both Nona and Tim worked with director Matt Shakman on a Marvel project. The Fantastic Four: First Steps takes place in 1964, as th...
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The Rough CutDaredevil - Born AgainEditors - Cedric Nairn-Smith, Melissa Lawson Cheung and Stephanie Filo ACE DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN editors Cedric, Melissa and Stephanie open up about their experiences and the unique challenges they faced while working to bring back Matt Murdock and his crime fighting alter ego under the Marvel Television banner. Assembling this team of super editors happened through various means. Stephanie credits her introduction to Marvel through a mentor, while Melissa explains how her work in Marvel's SECRET INVASION showcased her skills in creating grounded action sequences, helping to streamline both budgets and timelines. MOON KNIGHT veteran Cedric, on th...
2025-06-0243 min
The Rough CutThe StudioEditor - Eric Kissack, ACE THE STUDIO editor Eric Kissack began journey his journey with series co-creator and star, Seth Rogen, on the Sasha Baron Cohen film, Bruno. From there their partnership would continue, spanning projects like Sausage Party, Black Monday and others. For their current project, they would be working closer than ever before, as Seth's vision for THE STUDIO necessitated Eric's presence on set, fostering a tighter creative process that brought editorial not only on location, but into aspects of prouction. THE STUDIO tells the story of Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of the flo...
2025-05-2650 min
The Rough CutUnstoppableUNSTOPPABLE director Billy Goldenberg and editor Brett Reed have had a working relationship for over twenty years, going back to their time together on COYOTE UGLY (2000). Since that film, they've logged a lot of hours as "editor and assistant" or "editor and additional editor", but their new film brings about a whole new dynamic, "director and editor". UNSTOPPABLE is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. With the unwavering love and support of his d...
2024-12-1641 min
The Rough CutThe Fall GuyEditor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, ACE and assistant editor Matt Absher The Fall Guy editing team of editor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, ACE and assistant editor Matt Absher once again find themselves in the cutting room of a David Leitch action spectacular. With this film being the fifth the trio has worked on together; their postproduction process is like a highly coordinated stunt sequence. THE FALL GUY, directed by David Leitch from a script written by Drew Pearce, is loosely based on the 1980's TV series about a stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter. The film vers...
2024-05-2049 minThe Rough CutTrue Detective - Night CountryEditors - Mags Arnold, Brenna Rangott and Matt Chessé ACE TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY editors Mags, Brenna and Matt had never worked together prior to uniting under showrunner Issa López for the fourth season of the HBO MAX anthology series, but you wouldn't know it from talking to them. The camaraderie between the three and the fun they have is in stark contrast to the dark and dangerous tone of their hit show. TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY is set in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska and follows the investigation behind the mysterious disappearance, and...
2024-03-181h 00The Rough CutArgylleEditors - Lee Smith ACE and Tom Harrison-Read Although ARGYLLE editors Lee Smith ACE and Tom Harrison-Read have never worked together before, they do have a mutual connection in the Matthew Vaughn universe. It was Eddie Hamilton ACE, Smith's co-editor on Vaughn's X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (2011) who recommended that Tom, his former assistant on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION (2015), join the cutting crew for ARGYLLE. Alongside editor Col Goudie, Smith and Harrison-Read collaborated to realize Vaughn's vision for an action-comedy where the quips come as fast as the cuts. LEE SMITH, ACE Known for hi...
2024-02-2646 minThe Rough CutOne PieceEditors - Kevin D. Ross ACE, Eric Litman, Adam Pearson and Daniel Williams The ONE PIECE editing team knew full well, going into this live-action adaptation of the beloved manga series, that they had a huge challenge on their hands. Expectations were high and previous attempts to adapt other manga series had left those fanbases disappointed, to say the least. Fortunately, they had a talented crew around the globe, plus ample time and resources from Netflix to finally crack the code of making a hit series that would satisfy the die-hard manga fandom. ONE PIECE fo...
2023-10-0255 minThe Rough CutOppenheimerEditor - Jennifer Lame ACE, Additional Editor - Mike Fay, 1st Assistant Editor - Nick Ellsberg and 1st Assistant Film Editor - Tom Foligno The OPPENHEIMER editing team of Jennifer Lame ACE, Mike Fay, Nick Ellsberg and Tom Foligno applied their collective storytelling talents to film technology both old and new. While Jennifer and Mike worked to shape and refine Christopher Nolan's story into an instant classic, Nick and Tom were tasked with mastering a hybrid film and digital workflow to make the most of Nolan's brilliant 70MM IMAX footage. Based on the 2005 biography American Pr...
2023-08-0456 minThe Rough CutBarbieEditor - Nick Houy ACE, VFX Editor - Matt Garner and Apprentice Editor - Maya Rivera The BARBIE editing team of Nick Houy ACE, Matt Garner and Maya Rivera seemed to have as much fun in the cutting room as what audiences saw on the big screen. Despite this being the first time the three worked together, they described the process of working on BARBIE to be an open, collaborative "family" atmosphere where both personal time and creative contributions were valued. Stereotypical "Barbie" (Margot Robbie) and a wide range of fellow Barbies all reside in B...
2023-07-3155 minThe Rough CutAIREditor, William Goldenberg ACE AIR editor William Goldenberg ACE ("Billy" to his friends) re-joins The Rough Cut to discuss his new film with director Ben Affleck. A highly accomplished editor, Billy has been nominated for an Oscar® a total of five times for THE INSIDER, SEABISCUIT, THE IMITATION GAME, ZERO DARK THIRTY and ARGO. The latter two nominations came on the same year, with Billy ultimately winning for ARGO, directed by Ben Affleck. Goldenberg and Affleck also worked together on LIVE BY NIGHT and GONE BABY GONE. Written by Alex Convery and directed by Ben Affle...
2023-04-1052 minThe Rough CutSpecial Edition: Editors Take us to SchoolEditors - Yvette M. Amirian, ACE and Matt Friedman, ACE When it comes to learning editing in film school, who better to learn from than ACE editors? When they aren't in the cutting rooms themselves, editors Yvette M. Amirian, ACE and Matt Friedman, ACE are in the classrooms of two of the most prestigious film schools in the world. Yvette has returned to the institution where she received her own filmmaking education, USC, to help inform the next generation as to what they need to know about the craft, as well as the career, of editing. At the American...
2023-02-201h 04The Rough CutA Man Called OttoEditor - Matt Chesse, ACE A MAN CALLED OTTO editor Matt Chesse ACE once again finds himself cutting with frequent collaborator, director Marc Forster. The pair have been working together since 2000 and have joined forces on such films as; MONSTER'S BALL(2001), FINDING NEVERLAND (2004), THE KITE RUNNER (2007), QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008) and CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (2018). For their latest project, the two have the enormous task of delicately balancing drama and comedy in their cinematic adaptation of the moving New York Times bestseller. A MAN CALLED OTTO tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose on...
2023-02-061h 00The Rough CutIndie Filmmaking -Writer / Director - Matthew Gentile and Editor - Matt Allen Friends and fellow American Film Institute vets, Matthew Gentile and Matt Allen, turned their long walks in Los Feliz into a collaborative indie filmmaking venture that would become their first project together, AMERICAN MURDERER. Prior to this film, Matthew Gentile was biding his time as a script reader and making a name for himself directing short films. Meanwhile, ACE Eric Zumbrunnen Fellowship winner Matt Allen was racking up experience as an assistant, working with Oscar®-nominated editor Matt Chesse on features such as CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (2018). Ba...
2022-10-3143 minThe Rough CutELVISEditors – Matt Villa and Jonathan Redmond, Sound Designer/Re-recording Mixer/Supervising Sound Editor - Wayne Pashley ELVIS editors Matt Villa and Jonathan "Jono" Redmond are no strangers to director Baz Luhrmann's unique style of cinema. For that matter, neither is Sound Designer and Re-recording mixer, Wayne Pashley. Matt and Jono first worked together on MOULIN ROUGE! (2001) with Jono serving as 1st assistant editor and Matt doing VFX editing. Wayne Pashley goes all the way back with Baz Luhrmann to Baz's first film, STRCITLY BALLROOM (1992). But it was Luhrmann's THE GREAT GATSBY (2013) where Matt, Jono and Wayne first worked...
2022-07-1850 minThe Rough CutThe BatmanWilliam Hoy ACE, Tyler Nelson, Will Files, Douglas Murray THE BATMAN post production team of editors Bill Hoy and Tyler Nelson, along with supervising sound editors Will Files and Doug Murray, are justifiably proud of the film they've made. In breaking the mold of the superhero archetype, they achieved director Matt Reeves' vision of a noir murder mystery that's more in the vein of classis 70's cinema than the glossy blockbusters of the 21st century. Adding to this feat is the fact that they were forced to shut down one month into production only to return to ac...
2022-03-2855 minThe Rough CutMasterChef - LegendsEditors - Molly Shock ACE, Matt Cluett, Ezra Hudson MASTERCHEF: LEGENDS editors Molly Shock, Matt Cluett and Ezra Hudson join The Rough Cut to talk about their ACE Eddie nominated work on Season 11 of the reality TV juggernaut. Featuring celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey, the cooking competition pits amateur and "at home" chefs against one another in an ongoing gauntlet of culinary challenges until only one contestant is left standing. The competition takes place in the MasterChef soundstage located in Los Angeles, CA; which includes a large kitchen area with several cooking stations that are overlooked b...
2022-02-0752 minThe Rough CutLast Night in SohoEditor - Paul Machliss ACE THE LAST NIGHT IN SOHO editor, Paul Machliss ACE is reunited once more with director Edgar Wright. The two first met on Wright's BBC TV series, SPACED (1999-2001) where Machliss served primarily as on-line editor until he moved into the offline role for four episodes from the final season. LAST NIGHT IN SOHO is a 2021 British psychological horror film directed as well as co-written by Wright. The film stars Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Michael Ajao, Diana Rigg and Terence Stamp. It marks the final film appearances of Rigg an...
2021-11-1554 min
The Rough CutBlack WidowEditors - Matthew Schmidt and Leigh Folsom Boyd Editors, Matthew Schmidt and Leigh Folsom Boyd are no strangers to the Marvel Universe, yet Black Widow represents the first time they've ever worked together on a project. It's also the first Marvel film for indie director, Cate Shortland. Black Widow is the 24th film in the MCU, but the first in the franchise's "Phase Four". Eagerly awaited since it was announced after Avengers: End Game, the film has suffered multiple delays in its release due to the pandemic. Taking place after the events of Captain America: Civ...
2021-07-1240 minThe Rough CutPEN15Editors - Tai Erskine, Amelia Allwarden, John Daigle The PEN15 editing team of Tai Erskine, Amelia Allwarden and John Daigle (along with editor Matt McBrayer) form the post production backbone of Hulu's original series. Starring and co-created by Maya Erskine (Tai's sister) and Anna Konkle, PEN15 is described as a "middle school as it really happened" comedy. That is if two of your classmates were actually in their thirties! TAI ERSKINE In addition to PEN15, Taichi Erskine is known for Allergic to Flowers, Bigfoot County and Balcony. AMELIA ALLWARDEN In...
2021-05-1745 minThe Rough CutThe FatherEditor, Yorgos Lamprinos The Father editor, Yorgos Lamprinos, considers himself a "blue color" editor who never wants to be pigeonholed for a certain genre or project type. That being said, his Oscar-nominated work on The Father may result in many offers to work on suspenseful, psychological dramas. Although The Father was shot almost entirely on a soundstage in London, Yorgos (a native of Greece), edited the film in Paris where he has lived and worked for many years now. Editing The Father In our discussion with The Father editor, Yorgos Lamprinos, we talk ab...
2021-04-1646 minThe Rough CutRise of the Assistants - Ep2 Assistant Editor, Riccardo Bacigalupo Assistant Editor, Riccardo Bacigalupo seemingly started off his career already in the high speed lane of post production. Working alongside editor, Eddie Hamilton, Riccardo was able to cut his teeth on such films as X-Men: First Class, Kick-Ass 2, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kingsman: The Golden Circle and Mission Impossible: Fallout. It was his experience on those films, coupled with his deep workflow and technical knowledge acquired through assisting Eddie, that made him an ideal post team member for the tv series, Pennyworth. Pennyworth explores the early life of Bruce Wayne's (AKA Batm...
2021-04-1246 minThe Rough CutZack Snyder's Justice League Editors - David Brenner ACE, Dody Dorn ACE, Carlos Castillón Zack Snyder's Justice League editors David Brenner ACE, Dody Dorn ACE and Carlos Castillón joined forces, thought not all at the same time, to tackle one of the most discussed, debated and anticipated recuts in the history of filmmaking. Thanks to incredible social media support from a dedicated fan base, the film found new life on HBO Max. Clocking it at over four hours, the film digs deeper into the back stories of the super heroes of Justice League and employs a new c...
2021-04-0549 minThe Rough CutGodzilla vs. KongEditor, Joshua Schaeffer Godzilla vs Kong editor, Joshua Schaeffer has been working in the Monsterverse for some time now, having had a hand in cutting Kong: Skull Island and Godzilla: King of Monsters with editors such as Bob Ducsay and Rick Pearson. But for director Adam Wingard's latest entry in the franchise, Josh takes the lead among that crew. Josh's love and enthusiasm for these big VFX films really comes through in our discussion and he teaches us a lot about the rigor and discipline that goes into the world building that happens in post production; not to...
2021-03-2943 minThe Rough CutJudas and the Black MessiahEditor, Kristan Sprague Judas and the Black Messiah editor, Kristan Sprague wasn't exactly unfamiliar with director Shaka King going into this project. The two had been friends all the way back to their teen years growing up in New York City. And while their new film is not the first time the two have worked together, there's no question it's the project that made a name for both of them while drawing critical acclaim and award nominations. Judas and The Black Messiah tells the story of Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), the chairman of the Illinois chapter of the...
2021-03-2244 minThe Rough CutWandaVisionEditors - Tim Roche, Zene Baker ACE, Nona Khodai ACE WandaVision editors; Tim Roche, Zene Baker ACE and Nona Khodai ACE joined forces to wield their super editing powers on Marvel Studio's first series for Disney+. Set three weeks after the events of Avengers: Endgame, the show centers around the MCU characters Wanda Maximoff and Vision, living an idyllic suburban life in the town of Westview, New Jersey, while also trying to conceal their true identity as super heroes. Where the series departs from the more traditional super hero tropes, is that most episodes are developed in th...
2021-03-151h 03The Rough CutChaos WalkingEditor, Doc Crotzer ACE Chaos Walking editor, Doc Crotzer ACE would be the first to tell you that most of the time when you're working on a movie or tv show, you're trying to remove noise; audible noise, visual noise, story noise. But in his new film with director Doug Liman, Doc and his team worked very hard to add it in. Why would they do that? Because the noise in Chaos Walking is the outwardly expressed thoughts of the characters. It's literally their thoughts in words and images that float around their heads, for everyone else to s...
2021-03-0849 minThe Rough CutCherryEditor, Jeff Groth ACE Cherry editor, Jeff Groth ACE had a tough act of his own to follow, coming off of his ACE Eddie and Oscar nominated work on Todd Phillips' Joker, but follow it he did with his old friends, directors Joe and Anthony Russo. The Russo brothers turned to Jeff for his editorial expertise in adapting Nico Walker's 2018 novel of the same name into a cinematic experience both stylized and surreal. Starring Tom Holland (Cherry) and Ciara Bravo (Emily), the film follows a veteran Army medic with PTSD who resorts to robbing banks to support hi...
2021-03-0150 minThe Rough CutNomadlandFilmmaker, Chloe Zhao Nomadland filmmaker Chloe Zhao is as "indie" as it gets, but she may not be able to hold onto that title much longer considering that she just finished directing the new Marvel film Eternals, due out in November 2021. But for now let's keep our attention on her indie cred and how she started turning heads in the film world. We'll start with her debut feature, Songs My Brothers Taught Me. She wrote, directed and co-edited this one, as well as having co-produced it with Forest Whitaker. The film was accepted and lauded at both the...
2021-02-2245 minThe Rough CutMinariEditor, Harry Yoon ACE Minari editor, Harry Yoon ACE joins The Rough Cut to tell us about cutting this amazing movie from Korean American writer and director, Lee Isaac Chung. Minari is a semi-autobiographical take on Chung's upbringing and tells the story a family of South Korean immigrants who try to make it in rural America during the 1980s. Jacob Yi, the father played by Steven Yeun, dreams of a better life for himself and his family than just working as a chicken sexer, so he moves his wife and two young children from California t...
2021-02-1544 minThe Rough CutPromising Young WomanEditor, Fred Thoraval Promising Young Woman editor, Fred Thoraval could make a claim to knowing a thing or two about editing movies about revenge. Taking a quick glance at his IMDB page not only reveals revenge tales like Unforgettable and Peppermint, but also the Liam Neeson classic...Taken. But in talking to Fred we meet an editor who readily embraces all kinds of storytelling; which comes in handy with Promising Young Woman as that film gracefully blends multiple genres at once. Editing Promising Young Woman In our discussion with Promising Young Woman editor, Fre...
2021-02-0838 minThe Rough CutOne Night in MiamiEditor, Tariq Anwar One Night in Miami editor, Tariq Anwar has a career that spans over fifty years and features such memorable films as American Beauty and The King's Speech. For his latest movie, Tariq collaborated with actor and first time director Regina King to turn Kemp Powers' play into a critically acclaimed film that's currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. With such an extensive resume, it should come as no surprise that this isn't even the first time Tariq has worked with a director who is also an actor. During the podcast Tariq recounts his time wor...
2021-02-0153 minThe Rough CutSound of MetalEditor - Mikkel E.G. Nielsen, Supervising Sound Editor - Nicolas Becker Sound of Metal editor Mikkel E.G. Nielsen and Supervising Sound Editor Nicolas Becker took the aspects of collaboration between picture and sound to new levels for director Darius Marder's narrative feature debut. Despite being a scripted film, the movie has a strong documentary style and an innovative approach to immersing the audience into the experience of a man coming to grips with the loss of his hearing. Debuting at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Sound of Metal has been winning over critics and au...
2021-01-2545 minThe Rough CutBorat - Subsequent MoviefilmEditors - Craig Alpert ACE, James Thomas, Michael Giambra Borat - Subsequent Moviefilm editors; Craig Alpert ACE, James Thomas and Mike Giambra drop in on this episode of The Rough Cut to talk about bringing Sacha Baron Cohen's most notorious character back in 2020. Although Cohen had stated he was retiring his Borat character back in 2007, largely due to the fact that everybody now knows who Borat is and that it would be difficult to pull off the same feat he accomplished in the original film, current geopolitical events dictated that the world needed Borat once again.
2021-01-1845 minThe Rough CutNews of the WorldEditor, William Goldenberg ACE News of the World editor, William Goldenberg ACE ("Billy" to his friends), joins The Rough Cut to discuss his new film with director Paul Greengrass. News of the World is the second film Billy has done with Paul, their first being the film 22 July. Based on a book of the same name by author Paulette Jiles, News of the World follows Captain Jefferson Kidd (played by Tom Hanks), a Civil War veteran who now makes a living traveling the American south reading newspapers to townsfolk for ten cents a head. During his travels, Kid...
2021-01-1159 minThe Rough CutWonder Woman 1984Editor, Richard Pearson ACE Wonder Woman 1984 editor, Richard Pearson ACE checks in on this episode of The Rough Cut to share his experience cutting Patty Jenkins' new super hero blockbuster. Rick's no stranger to the DC Extended Universe or the Marvel Cinematic Universe either for that matter. Rick co-edited the much discussed Justice League and also cut Iron Man 2 alongside Rough Cut "three-timer" Dan Lebental. Rick also has plenty of experience doing sequels with other big franchises, cutting Men In Black 2, Quantum of Solace and The Bourne Supremacy. His name can also be found on mon...
2021-01-0451 minThe Rough CutThe Midnight SkyEditor, Stephen Mirrione ACE The Midnight Sky editor, Stephen Mirrione ACE has spent the past twenty-five years building an impressive body of work. Unlike many editors who begin their journey into post production as assistants, Stephen made a name for himself right away as an editor in the indie film world. His work with directors Doug Liman (Getting in, Swingers, Go) and Jill Sprecher (Clockwatchers, Thirteen Conversations About One Thing) quickly established Stephen as a creative force to be reckoned with in the editing room. Soon after Stephen would meet a director who would have a...
2020-12-2851 minThe Rough CutHillbilly ElegyHillbilly Elegy editor James Wilcox, ACE joins the Rough Cut to talk about cutting Ron Howard's new film. James first collaborated with Howard on the series, Genius, and received an ACE Eddie award for his work on the episode, "Einstein - Chapter 1". Unlike most feature editors who started their journey in post as an assistant, James actually started out as an editor, but working in news and sports. This experience proved invaluable to him later in his career when he started cutting scripted shows and features. The Crew James D. Wilcox, ACE - Genius "Einstein - E...
2020-12-2156 minThe Rough CutRise of the Assistants: Ep1In this episode of The Rough Cut, we debut the first in our series of podcasts celebrating the all too often unsung heroes of post production, the assistants! Assistant editing in film and television can be a demanding, but crucial first step in an editor's journey. On hand are three very talented and experienced assistants who share their insights, advice and experiences from the cutting room. The Crew Patrick J. Smith - Top Gun: Maverick, The Revenant, Zero Dark Thirty Anna Terebelo - Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Helstrom, Gr...
2020-12-1457 minThe Rough CutBreaking Bad on Breaking InAs one of the most revered series in television history, it should come as no surprise the the post team from Breaking Bad would know a thing or two about "breaking in" to the industry. And not just breaking in, but staying in and staying at the top of your game. Presented by Avid as a live Zoom webinar, editors Kelley Dixon ACE and Chris McCaleb ACE along with sound supervisor Kathryn Madsen entertained and informed a worldwide audience with their collective thoughts, experiences and insights. BIOS Kelley has spent the last thirteen years editing Br...
2020-12-0751 minThe Rough CutDa 5 BloodsDa 5 Bloods editor, Adam Gough is on this edition of The Rough Cut to talk about his work on Spike Lee's latest film, now streaming on Netflix. For over a decade Adam was sharpening his storytelling skills in the cutting room before getting some much deserved recognition for his work on Alfonso Cuaron's Roma. Not only did it grab him around 20 different award nominations, it also got his phone to start ringing. On one particular occasion it was director Spike Lee on the other end of the line. Apparently the call went well, because Spike signed Adam up for his...
2020-11-3057 minThe Rough CutThe Trial of the Chicago SevenThe Trial of the Chicago Seven editor, Alan Baumgarten ACE is on the podcast this week to discuss his new film with writer/director, Aaron Sorkin. This is the second time working together for Alan and Aaron, and since this is also only the second thing that Aaron Sorkin has ever directed, the basic math will tell you that Alan is his "go to" guy. And why not? Aside from doing Aaron's first film, Molly's Game, Alan has proved his mettle on just about every kind of film. Dramas like American Hustle and Trumbo. Comedies like Dodgeball and Meet the F...
2020-11-2358 minThe Rough CutTed LassoTed Lasso editors, Melissa McCoy and AJ Catoline join this episode of The Rough Cut podcast to tell us about what goes on in the cutting room to make the magic from the locker room. Ted Lasso is an AppleTV+ series developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Joe Kelly and Brendan Hunt, based on a character of the same name that Sudeikis first portrayed in a series of promos for NBC Sports' coverage of the The English Premier League. The premise is that American college football coach Ted Lasso is recruited to coach an English Premier League...
2020-11-1452 minThe Rough CutThe Queen's GambitThe Queen's Gambit editor Michelle Tesoro ACE (House of Cards, When They See Us) first collaborated with writer/director Scott Frank in 2017 for his series, Godless. In fact, The Queen's Gambit also reunites Michelle with fellow Godless alums Wylie Stateman (sound designer) and Steven Meizler (cinematographer). The fusion of their collective talents has resulted in a critically acclaimed series that stormed its way into the Top 10 on Netflix. The Queen's Gambit is adapted from the Walter Tevis novel of the same name, released back in 1983. It follows the journey of Beth Harmon, a young girl who was orp...
2020-11-0945 minThe Rough CutSeduced: Inside the NXIVM CultInbal B. Lessner, ACE, is an Emmy®- and Eddie-nominated editor and producer. On her latest project, "Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult"—which she co-created with her filmmaking partner, director Cecilia Peck—she takes on the roles of lead editor, writer and executive producer. This four-part documentary series, premiering on STARZ, follows one young woman's perilous journey through the dark and criminal world of NXIVM, the notorious self-help group turned sex-slave cult. Lessner and Peck's last collaboration was the Emmy®-nominated feature documentary Brave Miss World, which debuted on Netflix in 2014. It is the story of an Israel...
2020-11-0237 minThe Rough CutSomething Scary HappensEditor Greg Plotkin's work brings new meaning to the term "cutting room". The Blumhouse Productions vet has built a career both editing and directing different styles of films within the horror genre. His efforts cutting Jordan Peele's breakout film Get Out garnered him 11 different award nominations. He was also the driving editorial force behind the Paranormal Activity franchise, including directing Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. In 2018 he assumed both editing and directing duties at the same time for the slasher flick, Hell Fest. Greg joins the Rough Cut to talk with us about; the mechanics of manufacturing a ju...
2020-10-2653 minThe Rough CutCobra KaiEditor Zack Arnold, ACE was a devotee of The Karate Kid long before he joined the post team for seasons two and three of Cobra Kai . As Zack puts it, "The Karate Kid was my Star Wars". How he made the transition from fan on the couch to editor on the Avid was emblematic of Zack's "don't hold back" approach to life and career. He knew what he wanted and he went for it. And Zack's passion for the show and the work he's done comes through loud and clear in this episode of The Rough Cut. Zack not only...
2020-10-1957 minThe Rough CutNew Science in Sound EditingIn this special edition of The Rough Cut we tour the world of sound editing and the new advancements that are taking place in audio post. Our guides for this tour are sound editors Justin Webster, Jess Parks and Kami Asgar. We begin our journey in Wellington, NZ to visit with sound editor AND software developer Justin Webster. Justin's career got off to a slow start as an assistant sound editor on a little film called The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King. Apparently Peter Jackson liked what he heard because Justin would return as...
2020-10-1257 minThe Rough CutCritical ThinkingNew York City-based editor, Jamie Kirkpatrick joins The Rough Cut to talk about his new indie drama, Critical Thinking. Actor John Leguizamo not only stars in the film, but also takes the reins as director for the first time in his prolific career. Jamie talks with us about what it's like to be a working editor in New York City, as well has how he jumpstarted his career by leveraging his technical support skills for assistant editing credits. Jamie also shares what he learned from actor/director Leguizamo about the importance of an editor being able to identify takes that...
2020-10-0547 minThe Rough CutThe BoysSuper editors Nona Khodai, Cedric Nairn-Smith and David Kaldor join the Rough Cut to talk about their work on The Boys, an Amazon Prime Video original series. The Boys shows us a world where super heroes are actually real, but they're not exactly heroic, and in some cases really bad people. This incredibly popular series (a spinoff series was just announced) is an adaptation of a comic book, or more accurately, graphic novel...because it is a pretty graphic show. Amazon politely advises you before each episode that what you're about to see is content most appropriate for an 18+ aud...
2020-09-2855 minThe Rough CutAntebellumOur guests on this edition of The Rough Cut, editor John Axelrad ACE and his assistant editor Jared Simon, can certainly speak eloquently on the subjects of storytelling and editing techniques, but when you listen to their interview, it absolutely comes through how methodical they are in their organization and communication, because success with that is what frees them up to be as creative as possible and to think about all those wonderful storytelling conundrums. John and Jared first teamed up on the film Ad Astra, and they are back together again on their new film, Antebellum. Or...
2020-09-2156 minThe Rough CutMulanMulan editor David Coulson is no stranger to working on films about young girls overcoming adversity and societal customs that favor sons over daughters. You only have to go back to his first collaborative effort with director Niki Caro and her film, Whale Rider, to see that. That film seemed to come out of nowhere to rack up tons of awards and accolades, including the 2003 Sundance Film Festival Audience award and an Oscar® nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the breakout performance of star Keisha Castle-Hughes. Since then David and Niki have done other gre...
2020-09-1439 minThe Rough CutThe Broken Hearts GalleryOn this episode of the podcast, Shawn Paper ACE joins us to discuss editing Sony Pictures' The Broken Hearts Gallery. Prior to his turn on the Avid in this film, you've seen Shawn's work in such fan favorites as Parks and Recreation, Girls, Crashing, What We Do in the Shadows, Veep, Ugly Betty and Flight of the Conchords…literally just to name a few. Notice a trend there? Shawn knows his way around cutting comedy and that certainly is a topic we hit upon for a stretch in the podcast. In our examination of editing The Broken Hearts Gallery, we dis...
2020-09-0736 minThe Rough CutHans ZimmerWhen it comes to legendary composer Hans Zimmer, you let the music do the talking. But the numbers don't lie either. 200+ projects scored across all mediums. 28 billion dollars in combined box office gross from those projects. One Academy Award®. Two Golden Globes®. Three Grammys®. One American Music Award. One Tony® Award. He's an Emmy® away from being an EGOT and I like his chances! In our talk Hans discusses many, many things including; how he approaches the art and craft of film composing under the restrictions of remote collaboration, the musicality and courage of editor Joe Walker...
2020-08-3154 minThe Rough CutThe Mandalorian - Part 2In the dramatic conclusion to our exploration of The Mandalorian, editors Jeff Seibenick, Andrew S. Eisen, Dana E. Glauberman ACE and Dylan Firshein discuss; instinctively editing the "little green guy", shopping for the ingredients to make a tasty montage, and cutting storm troopers for comedy. Plus, final takeaways from the whole "Mando" experience. Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs! A New Hope editor, Paul Hirsch ACE on turning a Camaro into Vader's TIE fighter. The Empire Strikes Back editor, Paul Hirsch ACE reflects on the film forty years later. ...
2020-08-2438 minThe Rough CutThe Mandalorian - Part 1Nominated for an incredible 15 Emmy's, The Mandalorian not only impressed the critics, but rose to the daunting challenging of winning over Star Wars fans throughout the galaxy. While the revolutionary virtual set production process has deservedly garnered much attention, without the razor sharp storytelling skills of editors Jeff Seibenick, Andrew S. Eisen, Dana Glauberman ACE and Dylan Firshein, "Mando" would have never worked as well as he did. In this action packed two-part podcast, the post team tells us all about; working inside "the volume", the psychology of sound within Star Wars, editing and finding emotion with faceless characters. Pl...
2020-08-2041 minThe Rough CutOzarkFive-time Emmy® nominee, Cindy Mollo ACE is on The Rough Cut this week to discuss her hit Netflix series, Ozark. This time Cindy is nominated for an Emmy® for her work on the Season Three premiere episode of the show, literally kicking things off with a bang and delivering even more of the delightful twists, turns and high drama that made Ozark a fan favorite. Cindy talks with us about; the benefits of knowing the full story arc of the season before editing begins, the "lean in" storytelling philosophy of actor/director Jason Bateman, plus how to embrace sound desi...
2020-08-1751 minThe Rough CutInsecureFor your consideration…editors Nena Erb ACE and Lynarion Hubbard from HBO's Insecure. What should you consider? For starters, how this talented team has complemented and supported one another over the years, culminating in their Emmy nomination for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series. Being nominated for (and winning!) an Emmy is nothing new for Nena, having won in 2016 for Project Greenlight, but this is not only Lynarion's first Emmy nomination, it's for one of her first big shows as an editor. Her experience as an assistant editor has helped Lynarion become a very organized editor. Nena….well, not...
2020-08-1049 minThe Rough CutDarkNetflix's hit German science fiction thriller Dark is, at times, hard to follow...but impossible to stop following. Thanks in large part to the talented editing team of Anja Siemens, Simon Gstöttmayr and Boris Gromatzki, the mysterious world of Winden, Germany has consumed the hearts and minds of an international audience, keeping them on the edge of their seats and with family tree maps and chronological notes close at hand. Anja, Simon and Boris talk to us about; how they kept track of the multiple timelines/worlds/characters, the lack of interest in the show in its own hom...
2020-08-0354 minThe Rough CutHomecomingWhen showrunner Sam Esmail took on the challenge of bringing a popular podcast to television, he knew there was no better editor to call than the woman who's helped make his show, Mr. Robot, a critic and audience favorite. Rosanne Tan, ACE joins this edition of The Rough Cut to discuss her work on the Amazon Original Series, Homecoming. Rosanne tells us all about; the reasons behind the unique framing and visual elements of the series, how crucial classic film scores were to building a vibe and honoring favorite movies from the suspense and thriller genres, plus interviewing for jo...
2020-07-2747 minThe Rough CutThe Old GuardFor twenty years editor Terilyn A. Shropshire ACE and director Gina Prince-Bythewood have worked hand in hand to entertain and inspire audiences with films dating back to Gina's directorial debut, Love and Basketball. While their new Netflix hit, The Old Guard, seems to be a departure from Terilyn's previous work with Gina (as well as her other long time collaborator, director Kasi Lemmons), Terilyn demonstrates how to bring out the drama and humanity in an action scene, while still delivering the high-energy thrills the audience is expecting. Terilyn also talks with us about; explaining back stories without slowing down th...
2020-07-2055 minThe Rough CutPalm SpringsJanuary 2020 was quite a month for editor and educator Matt Friedman ACE. Not only was he nominated for an ACE Eddie award alongside Michael Taylor ACE for their work on The Farewell, Matt's film Palm Springs set a record for the highest ever sales figure ($17,500,000.69) in the history of the Sundance Film Festival. In spite of all the great news and positive reviews surrounding the film, the film was not available to be enjoyed by a wide audience...until now. Palm Springs, currently streaming on Hulu, is a rom-com / timeloop movie delivered in a style unique to the team at...
2020-07-1356 minThe Rough CutThe Empire Strikes BackJust over forty years ago, Paul Hirsch ACE took on the monumental challenge of editing The Empire Strikes Back, the sequel to a film that not only redefined the word "blockbuster" but was also a worldwide cultural phenomenon. True to his nature of always "Looking to the future, to the horizon. Never his mind on where he was", Paul had not seen the film since its release in 1980...until now. On this edition of the Rough Cut, Paul not only gives his reactions to seeing it for the first time in four decades, but also his recollections of what it...
2020-07-0652 minThe Rough CutCurb Your EnthusiasmAn editor cutting comedy without a script can be like a trapeze artist working without a net, but that's what editors Steve Rasch ACE and Roger Nygard ACE do on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. With just a short outline but a mountain of footage, Steve and Roger apply their storytelling skills and comedic sensibilities to help Larry David and his crazy cast of characters deliver big laughs on every episode. Steve and Roger tell us about; the technology evolution that has taken place in their edit bays over the past 20 years, the process they use for getting L...
2020-06-291h 03The Rough CutThe Art and Science of VFX EditingYou know what visual effects are. You know what editing is. But do you know what a visual effects editor does? If you've ever wanted to know, or wanted to know more about VFX editing, this episode of the Rough Cut is for you! VFX Editors Marty Kloner (Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker), Sharon Smith Holley (Alita: Battle Angel) and Wynton Payne (Luke Cage) demystify the process and clear up the misconceptions about this crucial component of post-production. Even films outside the sci-fi, fantasy and action genre require the VFX editor's eye for detail and slight of hand...
2020-06-221h 05The Rough CutBeastie Boys StoryEditors Jeff Buchanan ACE and Zoe Schack probably had no idea what they were really getting into when they were approached by the Beastie Boys and director Spike Jonze to help edit some clips and photos in support of a little "book tour". That tour became a live, four-night, multi-city theatrical presentation that would ultimately be the cornerstone of a new documentary, Beastie Boys Story. This AppleTV+ original was both an exhausting and exciting mission for Jeff and Zoe; requiring them to not just log long hours in the edit suite, but also in the writer's room, the dress re...
2020-06-1559 minThe Rough CutWhat We Do In The ShadowsWhat We Do In The Shadows editor, Yana Gorskaya ACE joins us on this edition of The Rough Cut podcast to talk about her experience on the show, including directing two of this season's episodes. Yana tells us all about; the team effort of cutting the show, the invaluable role the assistant editors play in the process, how the cast reacted to her as a director and how she came to be a trusted creative consultant to writer/director Taika Waititi. Hear the full interview with Jojo Rabbit editor, Tom Eagles. Apply for...
2020-06-0851 min
The Rough CutMrs. AmericaEditors Emily E. Greene, Robert Komatsu and Todd Downing join The Rough Cut podcast to discuss their work on Hulu's 9 episode mini-series, Mrs. America. Written by showrunner Dahvi Waller, this ambitious project is a factual, but fictionally-enhanced account of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in the 70's. Emily, Rob and Todd talk to us about; the cinematic similarities between modern tv dramas and feature film, the subtle (and not so subtle) elements of sound for story telling, the balancing act of educating and entertaining the audience, as well as advice for the next generation of pro ed...
2020-06-0158 min
The Rough CutDead to MeFor the past two years, editors Iris Hershner, Nicole Brik and Liza Cardinale ACE have worked together to bring Netflix's Dead to Me to life. With their collective experience in comedy (Curb Your Enthusiasm), drama (Queen of the South) and romance (Outlander) they're the perfect team to tell the story of widow, Jen Harding and artist, Judy Hale as they crack jokes (and skulls) on the mean streets of Laguna Beach, CA. Iris, Nicole and Liza talk about; leveraging 6K shooting for reframing shots, "modulating" characters for better story telling, making markers for improv, and much, much more. ...
2020-05-2559 min
The Rough CutThe GreatOf all the different types of projects to cut, comedy is notoriously the most challenging. A few frames in either direction can be the difference between a joke falling flat or the audience falling out of their seats. Editor Anthony Boys ACE has spent most of his career sharpening his skills on everything from slapstick to satire, and he gets to put them to good use on Hulu's new series The Great; a witty and wicked retelling of Catherine the Great's rise to power during the golden era of Russia. Anthony has lots to share in this episode, such as...
2020-05-1853 minThe Rough CutWestworldAndrew Seklir ACE is literally and figuratively one of the biggest editors in sci-fi tv storytelling. Since his days playing college basketball for legendary NBA head coach Gregg Popovich, Andy has been the man behind the mouse on such sci-fi stalwarts as Ron Moore's "re-imagined" Battlestar Galactica series as well as Warehouse 13 and Eureka. For the past four years Andrew has not only helped bring HBO's Westworld to life; but has also garnered ACE Eddie and Emmy nominations for his efforts. Andy talks to us about; the rigors of managing complex story lines for characters that can have multiple ite...
2020-05-1151 minThe Rough CutLittle Fires EverywhereOn this week's episode of The Rough Cut, editors Tyler Cook, Amelia Allwarden and Phyllis Housen bring the heat to Hulu's Little Fires Everywhere. The team talks about; not letting the characters get too "hot" too soon, their approach to cutting a show adapted from a novel, laying the groundwork for the show's aesthetic and style and lots more! Download the free trial of Avid Media Composer. Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode! Send me your feedback at matt@theroughcutpod.com or, even better, call and leave me...
2020-05-0450 minThe Rough CutThe Masked SingerUnscripted TV veteran Ed Servaites is our special guest on this week's Rough Cut podcast. As lead editor and Creative Director at Burnish Creative, Ed has helped bring shows like The Masked Singer, America's Got Talent and Dancing with the Stars to massive audiences every week. Ed talks about the tools and techniques he uses to keep his editing team in sync and on time, and why he hasn't used a master clip in years. We talk about "super teases, string-outs, day stacks" and all the things that go into posting the biggest shows in reality television. All that and...
2020-04-2751 minThe Rough CutThe VoiceFor eighteen seasons and ten years, supervising editors John Larson and Robert Malachowski Jr, ACE have helped make NBC's The Voice a hit show that continues to entertain and inspire TV audiences. On this week's Rough Cut podcast, they talk to us about marshaling the editorial army it takes to deliver such a big show under tight deadlines. John and Robert discuss the mechanics of how the show works as well as how they organize massive amounts of footage and quickly build it into stories that can move an audience. Listen to our panel discussion on unscripted tv...
2020-04-2048 minThe Rough CutThe Psychology of Sound DesignOriginally featured as part of the 2020 SxSW Film Festival conference line-up, we pulled together an all-star line up of audio post pros to lead us in a discussion on the psychology of sound design. Sound editor? Sound designer? Re-recording mixer? What are those jobs and why is it frequently the same person doing all three? How do you use tools like EQ and Reverb to not just match dialogue and give a scene a "sense of space", but to make the audience feel a certain way about the scene and the characters within. Our panel features: Ai-Ling Lee...
2020-04-1351 minThe Rough CutTiger KingEditor, Doug Abel ACE is no stranger to the documentary scene, having previously helmed the Avid for filmmakers Michael Moore and Errol Morris. But it's probably safe to say that he's never been part of a project like the one that's taken over social media and consumed a healthy chunk of the world's internet bandwidth. Years in the making, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness began its journey as a sizzle reel pitched to CNN as a special on animal trafficking. It then evolved into the concept of being a movie expressly designed for one notable cable giant. And from...
2020-04-061h 14The Rough CutKnives OutIn 2019 Writer / Director Rian Johnson's Knives Out surprised and delighted audiences with his modern take on the "whodunnit" mystery movie. To help deliver this wickedly stylish story, Rian turned once again to editor, Bob Ducsay. Having worked together on The Last Jedi and Looper, Bob and Rian's familiarity and shared sensibilities not only combined to make a great film, but also an enjoyable one to make. "Making a movie is really hard and you work a lot of hours. And one of the things about getting to know somebody really well and providing what they need is th...
2020-03-301h 00The Rough CutFrontline : Covid-19In this moment of global crisis, Steve Audette ACE and the team at PBS Television's Frontline are in "all hands on deck" mode to tackle the unfolding tale of the coronavirus pandemic; using remote post-production workflows never tried before to turn around a film, at the level of quality Frontline demands, in just one month. After cutting over 175 episodes (and counting) of Frontline, Steve has learned a thing or two about crafting compelling documentary films that illuminate audiences and leave them asking questions about not only what they just witnessed, but about the world around them as...
2020-03-2357 minThe Rough CutBetter Call SaulBetter Call Saul editor, Chris McCaleb ACE has quite a track record with "fan favorite" hour-long dramas; starting with his role as an assistant editor on AMC's groundbreaking series, Breaking Bad. Since his time on Breaking Bad, Chris has gone on to lead editorial duties on such shows as Halt and Catch Fire, Narcos, Fear The Walking Dead, Lodge 49 and, now in its fifth season, Better Call Saul. Chris talks to us about how even the best laid plans in storytelling can all be for naught. "I think every editor has had that experience where you have a...
2020-03-161h 05The Rough CutCaptain MarvelWe celebrate Women's History Month here on The Rough Cut by shining the spotlight on Marvel-ous editor Debbie Berman ACE, who helped bring Captain Marvel to life. Recorded in front of a live audience, Debbie talks to us about the perseverance and persistence it took to get to where she is today..."It's really a competitive industry. One of my mentors, Dan Lebental, was working on Spider-Man and he put my name forward. And it was tough. I mean, there were a lot of "no's". A LOT of "no's". And the way I just sort of had it in my...
2020-03-0930 minThe Rough CutThe Invisible ManWhen writer/director Leigh Whannell brought editor Andy Canny his ideas for a whole new take on The Invisible Man, Andy's main concern was the prospect of objects floating around the screen looking silly. The results at the box office have been anything but. For their sophomore effort, Andy and Leigh have maximized every resource at their disposal to delight critics and moviegoers alike with a film that keeps you on the edge of your seat and searching the screen trying to find a man who isn't there. Or is he? With a combination of practical and digital viz fx...
2020-03-0247 minThe Rough CutThe Call of the WildEditors Bill Hoy, ACE and David Heinz join us on this week's Rough Cut to talk about teaching an old dog some new tricks on, The Call of the Wild. Having cut their "vfx teeth" together on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes, David and Bill were no strangers to working in a largely digital domain. But editing a film where the star was never really there took things to a whole new level. They talk about the challenges this entailed in terms of managing performance and pacing, as well as h...
2020-02-2443 minThe Rough CutBaby DriverFrom out of the Rough Cut archives comes this previously unreleased on-set interview with Baby Driver editor, Paul Machliss. Recorded while the action is literally happening on location, Paul details the unique workflow he employed for Edgar Wright's music video brought to life. Shot on 35mm film, Baby Driver not only required Paul to edit on set with an elaborate video tap and Qtake-based capture process, it was also almost completely "pre-edited" using music, sound fx, and "table read" audio before production ever began. This process allowed Paul to make sure the highly-choreographed action being shot would work perfectly onc...
2020-02-1729 minThe Rough CutBad Boys For LifeDan Lebental, ACE and Peter McNulty, two "nice guy" editors team up to bring back "bad boys" Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the hit film, Bad Boys For Life. Dan calls in to represent the team and talk about the tools and techniques they employed. Dan introduces us to the concept of the "comedy pass" and discusses his early start in music video editing and how it helped with using speed ramps, intraframe editing and kinetic transitions to bring a highly stylized pace to the proceedings. We also discuss the accelerated audio post process he refined on Spiderman - F...
2020-02-1046 minThe Rough CutParasiteACE Eddie-winning and Oscar-nominated editor Jinmo Yang reaches out from his edit suite in Seoul, South Korea to talk about his latest film with director Bong Joon Ho, the critically acclaimed Parasite. The film itself has the distinction of being nominated for both Best Picture and Best International Feature Film for the 2020 Academy Awards. In this interview Jinmo discusses why he feels Parasite's appeal has crossed over cultural and linguistic differences, as well as the unique process in South Korean cinema where it's actually the assistant editor that works on set. He also shares with us his influences; from the...
2020-02-0334 minThe Rough CutTroop ZeroEditor Catherine Haight, ACE is no stranger to the Sundance scene. At the 2018 festival her film Puzzle, made its world premiere. At last year's 2019 festival it was Amazon Studios' Troop Zero making its debut. But it would be another year before the film was finally available to the general public. Now that it's here, Catherine tells us all about collaborating with co-directors, Bert & Bertie on this small movie with the big heart. The discussion ranges from editing specific topics such as working with vfx, temp music and organizing projects; as well as broader concepts such as diversity in media and e...
2020-01-2752 minThe Rough CutStar Wars - The Force AwakensIn this episode of The Rough Cut we close out our study of the final Skywalker trilogy with a look back on the film that helped the dormant franchise make the jump to lightspeed, Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Recorded in Amsterdam in front of a festival audience in 2018, editor Maryann Brandon ACE recounts her work on The Force Awakens just as she was about to begin editing what would come to be known as Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. Go back to the beginning and listen to our podcast with Star Wa...
2020-01-2028 minThe Rough CutOscar-winning editor, Lee Smith ACE is on the podcast to talk about his new hit film, 1917. Directed by Sam Mendes and lensed by cinematographer, Roger Deakins ASC BSC, the film tells the tale of two British soldiers on a mission to cross the French countryside to warn their comrades-in-arms that they're walking into a trap. Even before the critical acclaim and box-office success, 1917 was noted for its use of a simulated continuous take. Lee talks to us about this process as well as what it's like to work with such celebrated directors as Mendes, Christopher Nolan and Peter Weir. We a...
2020-01-1336 minThe Rough CutStar Wars- The Last JediRecorded live in front of a "studio audience" at the National Association of Broadcaster's convention, editor Bob Ducsay (The Mummy, Looper, Knives Out) discusses his work on director Rian Johnson's entry into the Skywalker saga, Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. Bob details the pre-viz process from the 'Battle on Crait' scene, as well as how post-viz was a powerful weapon in his editorial arsenal. Bob also walks the audience through the "Snoke's Throne Room" scene and describes how an editor utilizes "suspense" versus "surprise". He also describes working with the pre-existing template of the Star Wars...
2020-01-0632 minThe Rough CutSpies in DisguiseThe team from Blue Sky Studios is back with a new film this holiday season! Editors Randy Trager and Chris Campbell are on hand to bring us further into the world of animated features with a deep dive on their movie, Spies in Disguise. Randy and Chris break down the milestones and the marathon of delivering a high-profile animated film that works for audiences of all ages. They tell us about... Being the last line of defense for QC Sidestepping the trap of tunnel vision in post The dynamic of co-editors working with co-directors The similarities between pre-viz edi...
2019-12-3042 minThe Rough CutElfHappy Holidays, Post Production Fans! A bonus Rough Cut podcast featuring Elf editor, Dan Lebental ACE. Originally recorded in 2013, ten years after Elf made its debut in theaters, we chatted with Dan about his memories of working on the film, including... How the film originally had a darker, more cynical tone Working in a hybrid Avid/Film workflow When an editor and director become like "an old married couple" Cutting forced perspective footage How the studio always knew it would be a hit...yeah, right Give the gift of Avid Media Composer! Subscribe to The Ro...
2019-12-2429 minThe Rough CutStar Wars - The Rise of Skywalker42 years, 9 films, 3 trilogies - and they all come down to this...Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Editor Maryann Brandon, ACE calls in from her editing suite on Endor to talk to us about cutting the last chapter in the Skywalker saga. Maryann discusses... Cutting ten feet away from the action Working with three less months in post than on 'Force Awakens' The JJ Abrams "factor" The process of continuing Princess Leia's story Go back to the beginning and listen to our podcast with Star Wars and 'Empire' editor, Paul Hirsch. Enter to win a...
2019-12-2340 minThe Rough Cut"The Avid" Turns 30In December 1989, the Avid 1 / Media Composer was released to the public for the first time; launching a revolution in film and video editing. For this week's Rough Cut podcast we talk with Avid's founder, Bill Warner to discuss what prompted him to create the Media Composer as well as the challenges he faced along the way. Bill talks about... How a corporate Christmas video made him give up linear editing forever A fortuitous encounter with Apple that opened his eyes to the power of the Mac platform The importance of capturing commercial editorial The open arms (and minds )of...
2019-12-1638 minThe Rough CutAvengers: EndgameFor over seven years editor Jeff Ford, ACE and assistant editor Robin Buday have been bringing the Avengers to life on the big screen, culminating in the biggest film of 2019, Avengers: Endgame. Jeff and Robin call in from on location of their next film to reflect on their time in the MCU and to talk about: Making the jump from assistant to editor Dialing in the dailies Adapting to the styles of different directors Breaking scenes into acts The benefits of working in "shoot" order The "indie rock" aesthetic of the MCU "The Dude" knows editing ...
2019-12-0956 minThe Rough CutEl Camino - A Breaking Bad MovieBreaking Bad and Better Call Saul editor, Skip Macdonald ACE guest stars on this week's Rough Cut podcast to talk about cutting the Netflix original film, El Camino - A Breaking Bad Movie. Skip describes the unique aesthetic of the BB universe as well as... How the cinematography influences his editing Getting in the right "head" of the characters in the scene Making a cinematic tv show vs making a movie for tv Advice on making the jump from assistant editor to editor Save 20% on a 1-yr subscription to Media Composer (Dec 2nd-8th)! Be...
2019-12-0235 minThe Rough CutFrozen 2On this week's Rough Cut podcast, we begin our exploration of animation with Frozen 2 editor, Jeff Draheim ACE. Jeff breaks down the process of editing an animated film and does a deep dive on... Editing storyboards and layouts to ready for production Selling the story with scratch tracks and temp fx Adjusting camera moves and sketches with AfterFX The "sweatbox" stage of post production Cutting back on overwriting and over explaining Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more info and stories from your favorite post production pros! Make today the day you try Avid Media C...
2019-11-2549 minThe Rough CutFord v FerrariEditors Mike McCusker, ACE and Andrew Buckland open up their edit room to The Rough Cut to talk about their new film with director James Mangold, Ford v Ferrari. Mike and Andrew get into: Setting up the stakes for the characters to have it pay off in the action The power of Pre-Viz Using surround sound to help with perspective in the race cars Fun with FluidMorph Enter to win a (probably autographed) hardcover edition of Paul Hirsch's book! Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room!
2019-11-1852 minThe Rough CutA Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far AwayA special "Book Club" edition of The Rough Cut! Editor, Paul Hirsch ACE shares stories from his new autobiography. Hear Paul tell us all about: Finding his future in a French movie theater Brian De Palma's filmmaking grammar Cutting the "prom scene" from Carrie Joining the Rebels to edit Star Wars Darth Vader's Camaro-inspired TIE fighter Saving Ferris Landing Planes, Trains & Automobiles Enter to win a (probably autographed) hardcover edition of Paul's book! Buy it now on Amazon! Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing r...
2019-11-1155 minThe Rough CutJoJo RabbitEditor Tom Eagles checks in from New Zealand to talk about his work on JoJo Rabbit. Tom tells us all about: Walking the line between comedy and drama The films that helped craft JoJo Rabbit Using ScriptSync and PhraseFind to manage improv Going from stereo to 3.1 The long term impact of Swedish cinema...sort of Give a listen to our podcast with Joker editor, Jeff Groth. Try out ScriptSync and PhraseFind in the new Media Composer. Subscribe to The Rough Cut!
2019-11-0438 min
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