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Cut to RevealMovie Rating Systems Are BROKEN (Or Are They?)We invited Robert Frost, editor of Slow Horses, to talk about movie rating and film review sites. What are their pros and cons? Plus why wouldn't Erwann put a "heart" to his rating of Piotr's short film? All that and more in this episode.What do you think of movie rating systems and sites?Jim Cummings Reads Your Letterboxd Reviews: https://youtu.be/Nb23NWTkwYc--We'd love to hear from you!Perhaps you have questions or comments on how to improve the podcast or episode...
2025-03-1542 minCut to RevealThe Truth About Releasing Short Films Online with Jim CummingsPiotr talks with filmmaker, Jim Cummings who shares his insights on indie film making, festival strategies, and online distribution. In this in-depth conversation, they discuss his experiences with releasing short films, navigating film festivals, and adapting to the evolving landscape of digital distribution. Jim also talks about his upcoming projects, the importance of craftsmanship in cinema, and why filmmakers should take control of their own careers.Here are some links to Jim's sites:website: https://www.coolandhappy.studioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmycthatsme/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
2025-03-0156 minCut to RevealMovie fights VS film editorsPiotr, Ricardo & Erwann deconstruct their favorite action scenes (or not !) from an editing standpoint, what works and what doesn't, and why. They talk action in animated films, why John Woo is still the king of gunfights, and Gareth Evans' vicious and entertaining "finishing" moves.How about you, do you have a favorite movie kill in action films ?Here's the link to the youtube version: https://youtu.be/Yp9TTpqY7Z8--We'd love to hear from you!Perhaps you have questions or comments on how to...
2025-02-1610 minCut to RevealTricks to PUNCH UP your action editsRicardo and Piotr ask Erwann to share tips on cutting action scenes, since he has worked many times with professional stuntman-turned-director Jean-Charles Rousseau. They discuss key tricks to make action look and sound better, while revisiting Erwann's shorts and famous action movies. Then they all fight each other to death to know who's the best editor.What's your favorite action film?--We'd love to hear from you!Questions? Comments? Improvements? Episode ideas?Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comOr...
2025-02-0218 minCut to Reveal2024 Year in Review1st episode of a new year (2025) and a new season! Ricky, Piotr and Erwann do a 2024 year in review. The episode hits with Erwann playing "Love Theme from The Godfather" on a music box, he gifted the others for Christmas. Then he complains about not having a nickname. The boys discuss their goals for the year: Ricky and Erwann don't want to put things off and Piotr wants to get rejected more and something about exposing himself. Then talk turns to movies from 2024 they enjoyed (and hated), if Erwann succeeded in watching a movie-a-day in 2024 and what...
2025-01-1835 minCut to RevealThe Future of NLEsEpisode 30: Piotr tries to sell Ricardo & Erwann on jumping ship and abandoning their NLE of choice for the upcoming, revolutionary (his words), cloud based NLE: "Sequence". Erwann details why Final Cut finally releasing a big update is something that gave him back hope in a better life, as Apple embraces AI to catch up to its competitors. Finally Ricardo talks about the polish Camerimage Film Festival, where for the first in real life he got the chance to meet Piotr (and Cate Blanchett)! This american boy mentions how surprised he was to find out that Poland is an actual...
2024-11-3016 minCut to RevealThe Rashomon EffectEpisode 29: The gang investigates the Rashomon Effect ! They discuss the Kurosawa movie that started it all, the unreliable narrator theory, how the psychology field seized the term, and how Rashomon's legacy can be felt to this day in cinema, through movies like Ridley Scott's "The Last Duel" or David Fincher "Gone Girl". Ricardo also forces his co-hosts to listen to his painful childhood memories, Piotr acts as a game show host when linking the Rashomon effect to the Mandela effect, and Erwann bores the hell out of everyone by talking about his love for an old TV show that...
2024-11-1619 minCut to RevealEditors VS FeedbackEpisode 28! Ricky, Piotr and Erwann have been giving each other feedback on their projects, so they talk about how to spare everyone’s feelings while giving constructive criticism. They wonder who to ask for feedback, what to really keep from the notes given, test screenings, and the insanity of rating movies with the thumbs up/thumbs down method that streaming services enjoy. Also, is "It’s boring!" good or bad feedback ? Piotr says it's good...Let us know if he’s wrong!--We'd love to hear from you!Questi...
2024-11-0922 minCut to RevealKuleshov EffectA listener asked to hear more about editing techniques so Ricky and Piotr talk about the Kuleshov Effect or Editor’s Effect. Named after early 20th century Russian film maker and film theorist, Lev Kuleshov, the “Effect” or “Kuleshov Experiment” as it was also known as, was actually a demonstration proving the effectiveness of existing editing techniques. Ricky and Piotr talk a little about who Kuleshov was, what the "Effect" is and how filmmakers like Hitchcock, Spielberg and others adapted it in their own film making. Then give examples of the Khuleshov Effect or Editor’s Effect in recent films and TV.
2024-11-0221 minCut to RevealAre You Excited about Generative Extend?The theme of this week's episode is "With great power comes great responsibility" as Piotr and Ricky talking about a few of the new AI offerings from Adobe (Generative Extend and Firefly) and Flawless AI's DeepEditor. Without getting deep into describing Adobe's applications, simply put they're useful tools for filmmakers/ artists in a pinch. i,e,. giving that shot a little more tails, fixing someones eye trace, creating missing shots, etc. Where as DeepEditor is some black magic deepfake that works wonders but could be devastating in the wrong hands. Ricky points out that Adobe and Flawless have language...
2024-10-1923 minCut to RevealSLOW HORSES Editing Secrets EXPOSED | Robert FrostEpisode 25 has Piotr, Ricky and Erwann chatting with Robert Frost, an editor on season 4 of Apple TV+'s, spy thriller, Slow Horses. Robert is a member of the British File Editors and was nominated in 2022 for the Breakthrough Editor category at the BFE Awards. Based in London, he previously assisted on several projects including Landscapers and Criminal UK, was an assembly editor on Season 3 of Sex Education, and editor on the ITV drama, Litvinenko and Apple TV+’s thriller, Hijack starring Idris Elba. Robert shares with the dudes how he got on Slow Horses, collaborating wit...
2024-10-1245 minCut to RevealDirector's CutsEpisode 24! Erwann screams for 25 minutes about how director’s cuts are ruining his childhood, while Ricardo pretends that #allcutsmatter. Piotr quotes Leonardo Da Vinci to sound smarter than the rest the other two. In other words, the three talk about the how and why of certain director's cuts and their own experiences with project versions. They cover Blade Runner, Star Wars, Justice League, James Cameron, George Lucas and more.What do you think Leonardo Da Vinci would say about director's cuts?--Links to some of the things we talk ab...
2024-10-0528 minCut to RevealRevisiting Old EditsThis episode has a video component to it as Ricky, Piotr and Erwann watch old edits and discuss their significance and what they learn from them. Erwann shares "Drift," the first action short he cut; Ricky a Halloween promo for the Starz network and Piotr a Maths Pathway awareness documentary. You can watch the episode on our Youtube channel. FYI - We've shared Ricky and Erwann's full edits, which are under a minute and about 30 seconds of Piotr's because it's 16 minutes long.What's an edit that you're proud of and why?--
2024-09-2832 minCut to RevealDoes Erwann Even Know French Cinema?In episode 22, Erwann introduces Piotr and Ricardo to French cinema by sharing his utter lack of knowledge of his own country’s movies and directors. He gets into the movies that made him and hopes to inspire the viewers to follow his recommendations. Piotr also shares a couple of French movies he enjoys, while Ricardo repeatedly repeats « Amelie » and « 400 Blows » to make it look like he knows French cinema.Films we've mentioned: https://boxd.it/yEV92$6o32JEcX6Y6QAtUc--We'd love to hear from you!Questions? Commen...
2024-09-1432 minCut to RevealErwann's Editing a Series!Episode 21 and Erwann is back from his vacation! He shares with Piotr and Rick how it’s been cutting a TV series for the first time. Erwann talks about how he got the job, creating the films grammar, working with a progressive shortage of coverage and other challenges, plus working with a composer for the first time. The discussion leads Piotr into mentioning the latest video from Every Frame a Painting on YouTube about sustained two-shots. There’s a little back and forth about the evolution of shot length and the way actors convey emotion. From there they get into Ric...
2024-09-0734 minCut to RevealHow Editing Informs DirectingWe’re out of our teens into our twenties this season. Episode 20! Piotr and Ricky respond to a listener question about how editing informed Piotr directing his short film, “Yellow Ticket.” Prepare for some good anecdotes, plus a George Romero reference. Piotr congratulates Ricky on winning Besting Editing for his work on “Holding These Moments” at the Palma Film Festival in Mallorca. Then they get into their weekly watch-list.What’s your favorite non-zombie George Romero film?—Links to few things mentioned in this episode:Yellow Ticket - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2...
2024-08-3130 minCut to RevealThe Droid Olympics & StuffIn episode 19, Ricky and Piotr start off by making fun of Erwann then talk about Camerimage International Film Festival in Torún, Poland. Hopefully Ricky can attend with Piotr this November. After that they give shout-outs to podcast listeners Khalid and Robert for sending in constructive feedback and thanks. If you guys are reading this description you are much appreciate. Piotr and Ricky then make fun of Erwann in the Olympics and discuss how mind-blowing post-production must be for the games. This brings up a 2005 article, that Ricky found written by Paul Hirsch, ACE reminiscing about The Droid Olympics, a compet...
2024-08-2433 minCut to RevealProductivity Hacks for EditorsRicky and Piotr suspect that Erwann is competing in the Olympics so they talk about 8 Productivity Hacks for Editors without him. These hacks aren’t dependent on software or hardware so editors of every skill level can benefit from them. Piotr and Ricky also discuss the impact of Meta’s new opensource AI rotoscoping model: SAM 2, Yellow Ticket screening at the Bridge Film Fest in Verona, Italy and their recent watch lists.What keeps you focused on an edit? *Full disclosure: you can learn more about these productivity hacks in Piotr’s online course, The Editin...
2024-08-1039 minCut to Reveal'Art of the Cut' with Steve HullfishPiotr and Ricky talk with editor-author-podcast host Steve Hullfish, ACE about his latest book, Art of the Cut, Vol. 2. They get into how he prepares for interviews, how over 360 interviews with top editors have influenced his own work and the 3 common traits of great editors. Steve also shares the edit/ film making books he always goes back to, a great bad-client story and how he literally cut and pasted together the first volume of Art of the Cut! And there might be a good back and forth about how AI will impact assistant editors.What books ins...
2024-08-0346 minCut to RevealExperimental vs Incidental LearningIn this quick episode, Piotr uses learning to ride his electric unicycle BACKWARDS as an analogy to discuss with Ricky the way we learn editing. The words intentionally, incidentally, experimentally and accidentally are thrown around, but what it boils down to is that being a good editor isn't something you learn in a book; It's something that comes with years of doing it repeatedly; finding out new things along the way by accident or experimentation. Also, in this episode we hear about Ricky's house-moving whoas, his trip to Copenhagen and watching Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. Plus, Piotr mentions the...
2024-07-2015 minCut to RevealGear for Film & Video EditorsEpisode 15 is all about Erwann and Piotr’s gear. They talk about what equipment they use in their home suites and even what they bring to onsite jobs. Erwann loves his mouse and so does Piotr! They run through their headphones, speakers, mics, keyboards, monitors and even touch on control surfaces, stream decks, kitchen timers and something about a new foot pedal contraption. To be clear - fancy equipment or even a lot of equipment do not prove that you are a good editor. All the gear the guys have now, they’ve accrued overtime and are comfortable with and that...
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Cut to RevealMovies with Outstanding EditingPiotr, Ricky & Erwann talk about movies that inspire them in their work as editors as well as the ones that made them fall in love with editing in the first place.—Here are the links to most things mentioned in the episode:The Killer (1989): https://letterboxd.com/film/the-killer/The Big Short (2015): https://letterboxd.com/film/the-big-short/The Limey (1999): https://letterboxd.com/film/the-limey/The Graduate (1967): https://letterboxd.com/film/the-graduate/Requiem for a Dream (2000): https://letterboxd.com/film/requiem-for-a-dream/Three Bi...
2024-07-0646 minCut to RevealEditors Reading?Piotr, Ricky & Erwann prove that editors can read in episode 13. The dudes talk about the list of books they use for reference and inspiration in their work. Titles such as Art of The Cut by Steve Hullfish, In The Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch and Paul Hirsch’s A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far Far Away - just to name a few. Ricky stumbles through a Prowler edit update; Piotr’s working on a Yellow Ticket behind-the-scenes video and Erwann shares a challenge in the series he’s cutting. And per usual they end on their watch...
2024-07-0130 minCut to RevealEditors Writing?Episode 12 - the Writing episode! Ricky is traveling Stateside so Erwann and Piotr talking about writing and how editing IS writing. Erwann shares his enjoyment of writing and the projects he's written and currently writing, including a feature. Piotr discloses that he's working on expanding Yellow Ticket into a feature. They touch on writing within your budget, following your instinct and to never stop writing despite your doubts. Piotr also, talks about why he decided to write a Yellow Tick making-of book. And they finish up the episode with their watchlists; Piotr - Your Honor and Godzilla Minus One...
2024-06-2247 minCut to RevealTrailer Talk & Go To EditorsEpisode 11 finds Ricky, Piotr and Erwann start off talking about the trailer Ricky’s cutting for a feature film with no dialogue. To title card or not to title card? Erwann, who’s cut many trailers for French TV and action-films, gives advice and insight on cutting a compelling and honest trailer. The dudes go down a rabbit hole of dishonest trailers, trailers that are better than the films and then, surprisingly, YouTube watch-time. There’s talk of maybe changing the podcast to “Trailer Talk.” Then Erwann leads a conversation about The Go-To-Editor (not a sponsor) and how professional development pro...
2024-06-1549 minCut to RevealEdit Feedback (can editors/directors get by without it?) and Cate Blanchett (says she's middle class. no, seriously)Episode 10 - we’re into double digits folks!Erwann and Ricky fill in Piotr on meeting up in Paris. They go deep on discussing their thoughts about Piotr’s latest Cut to the Point video: “Why Editing Feedback is Key for your Film (Especially if You’re the Director).” The guys go back and forth on whether directors should even edit their own films and how they’ve convinced directors to work with them in the past. Piotr edited the short film he wrote/directed and Erwann asks if, in hindsight, Piotr should’ve had someone else edit it. The gu...
2024-06-0854 minCut to RevealRicky & Erwann's Big Adventure (or career advice while Piotr's on vacation)In episode 9, Piotr is on vacation leaving Ricky and Erwann to fend for themselves. Ricky talks about currently working on his first narrative feature and Erwann shares his experience cutting promo trailers for a French TV station. They both concur on how by starting to work on their own projects and low/ no budget projects it helped them become better problem solvers. Plus, Erwann and Ricky get into how their career paths haven't followed a straight line and that project constraints are a good thing. Then they wrap it with their watch list from the week: Ricky - Furiosa...
2024-06-0127 minCut to RevealCannes Film Fest (so much clapping!) and Erwann Kerroc'h (welcome to the podcast)In this episode of CTR Erwann Kerroc’h joins Piotr and Ricky on the podcast! He is welcomed with open arms and they discuss a few projects Erwann is working on and the CNC. Piotr wants to know what the Cannes film festival means to someone from France…and from America and how every movie played gets a minutes long standing ovation. Ricky brings up the crazy drama behind the scenes of the move Chinatown, wading the episode out into the dark deep end discussing actors and directors behaving (very) badly. The conversation then wanders into thoughts on reality TV and h...
2024-05-2539 minCut to RevealSoundly (we love it! - not a sponsor) and Funny Work Stories (i almost went to jail)Lucky episode 7! This week Piotr and Ricky share a few funny/ embarrassing work stories, sing Soundly's praises to the high heavens (not a sponsor), mention the outrage of a recent iPad commercial that has people panties in a bunch. Plus their latest watch list: The Last Movie Stars and Last Stop in Yuma County. Also, Alex Familian's bizarrely awesome Taco Bell Film Fest short is up on vimeo! And last but not least: Ricky and Piotr are stoked to share that famed editor Erwann Kerroc'h will be joining them on CTR as an additional host!Here's...
2024-05-1845 minCut to RevealOutreach (let you fingers do the walking) and The New Look (whattchyu know about Dior?!)In this episode, Ricky and Piotr have a good conversation on the exciting world of outreach emails! And by these they mean reaching out to professionals you admire, who had a similar career trajectory as yours for advice/ guidance. Ricky mentions why it's not a easy and Piotr tells his own tale of successful outreach. Also, they talk about the short films "Clock" and "Appendage," short films that were turned into features. Plus Ricky gushes about "The New Look," a limited AppleTV series from the mind of Todd A. Kessler, about the rise of fashion designer Christian Dior & fall...
2024-05-111h 03Cut to RevealPolish Films (a list)This week Piotr confesses that he hasn't seen as many Polish films as American films. So he's created a list of films from his home or by Polish directors that he has seen and recommends. Ricky reads all the synopsis; they discuss how the films influence Piotr as a film maker and how cultural differences might pass over viewers heads.Here is the list of films we discussed in no particular order. Add them to your list and let us know what you think.Nothing Funny - https://letterboxd.com/film/nothing-funny/
2024-05-0438 minCut to RevealHarry Potter the Series (what could go wrong?) and Retention editing (Mr. Beast says, "Slow down!")We are on a roll!In episode 4, Piotr and Ricky talk deep about the expectations of the Harry Potter TV series slated for MAX.They chat about a listener submitted topic (Thanks Erwann!) about editors who cut for influencers and how "retention editing" is changing.Plus, content platforms like Vimeo training AI with all their content, The Royal Tenenbaums (Ricky's favorite film), The Shogun finale (Piotr loved it) and more!The is the link to the Washington Post article about influencer editing: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/30/video-editing-mrbeast-retention/
2024-04-271h 12Cut to RevealFestivals & AI-generated video in PremiereAfter a long time between episodes, Cut To Reveal is back!In the 3rd episode of the new season, Piotr and Ricky talk about film festivals, AI-tools and what it means for editors, and Shogun: The Official Podcast. --We'd love to hear from you! Questions? Comments? Improvements? Episode ideas?Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comOr you can send us a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/CTR--Cut To Reveal Instagram: https://instagram.com/cuttoreveal...
2024-04-2048 minCut to RevealWe're Back? We're Back!After a long time between episodes, Cut To Reveal is back!In the 2nd episode of the new season, Piotr and Ricky talk about exporting low-res timelines from Premiere, getting paid with Wise instead of PayPal, Ricky's new project, Letterboxd and the latest movies they've seen. Plus, Piotr plugs his Premiere Pro seminar!This season will be a little more off-the-cuff AND weekly! So expect more about editing, film making and what Ricky and Piotr do in real life!Links mentioned in the episode:https://cuttothepoint.gumroad.com/l...
2024-04-1348 minCut to RevealEddie HamiltonEddie Hamilton, ACE is known for working on some of the biggest action movies in the last 10 years. And even before he graced the screen with his work on the Mission Impossible movies, he was already a master of the countdown sequence. In this episode, Eddie gives a behind-the-scenes commentary on two incredible scenes from Tom Gun: Maverick, tells his expectations of AI and how he learned the language of film.Check out the visual version at the Cut To The Point YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@cttp--We'd love...
2024-02-1340 minCut to RevealAlex Gibney - Quick CutAlex Gibney is the guy behind such great documentaries as "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," "Citizen Kane" and "The Forever Prisoner." In this CTR Quick Cut episode, Piotr talks with Alex about using editing to tell the story in a documentary and what he looks for in an editor. This is a short segment from a longer conversation.For Piotr and Alex's full conversation head to the Cut To The Point YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/X9dCr1mQuKQ--We'd love to hear from you! Questions? Comments? Improvements? Episode ide...
2023-05-2205 minCut to RevealRichard Schwadel - Quick CutPiotr talks with Richard Schwadel about his work on the first episode of "Lucky Hank" starring Bob Odenkirk. He takes Piotr through the process of editing the opening scene.This is a short segment from a longer conversation.For Piotr and Richard's full conversation head to the Cut To The Point YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/o9wN4BqRPzM--We'd love to hear from you! Questions? Comments? Improvements? Episode ideas? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comOr you can send us a voice message here: https://www.spe...
2023-05-1507 minCut to RevealWalter Murch - Quick CutPiotr talks with the renowned editor and author, Walter Murch (Apocalypse Now, The English Patient, Tomorrowland) about his process in editing a scene. This is a short segment from a longer conversation.For Piotr and Walter's full conversation head to the Cut To The Point YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/oLFgZtVos0w--We'd love to hear from you! Questions? Comments? Improvements? Episode ideas? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comOr you can send us a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/CTRAlso, the mus...
2023-05-0806 minCut to RevealRodrigo Brazão - Editing Selena Gomez: My Mind & MeRodrigo Brazão is an Emmy Award winning Brazilian/ Latino editor who recently helped cut Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. Rodrigo has worked on some of the biggest shows in Brazil and many documentaries since coming to the states. One, "Dreams from the Deep End - Modupeola Fadugba ," he won an Emmy for! We talk with him about the challenges of moving from Brazil to the US and finding work, the feeling of winning an Emmy and how an editor is like an archeologist. Plus, how he doesn't like edit reels and much more! Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me...
2023-01-0947 minCut to RevealDaysha Broadway: Editing "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody"Piotr talks with Daysha Broadway, the editor on the Whitney Houston biopic "I Wanna Dance with Somebody." According to her IMDB, this is her first lead on a feature. Previously, Daysha work primarily on episode television working on such titles as HBO's "Insecure," "9-1-1," "Between The World & Me" and "A Black Lady Sketch Show," which she won an Emmy for. Piotr and Daysha get deep into her process, what it was like switching gears from episodic to a feature and more! --We'd love to hear from you! Questions? Comments? Improvements? Episode ideas?Shoot us...
2022-12-2654 minCut to RevealEp. 29: Jordan Peele's editor on cutting Us and NopeWe talk with Nicholas Monsour about collaborating with Jordan Peele on Us and Nope. How he prepares for each editing project and improvising in the edit bay. Nicholas as worked with Jordan since Key & Peele and up until "Us" cut mostly comedy. He gives us some insight on how similar cutting comedy and horror are. Also, we ask him about editing the first season of Cobra Kai.This is the last episode in Season 1 of Cut to Reveal. Let us know what topics, themes and guests you'd like us to have on the podcast for Season 2! ...
2022-11-2842 minCut to RevealEp 28 | Mike Sale, ACE on editing Black AdamEp. 28 with Mike Sale, ACE on the importance of mentoring editors, lessons he learn as an assistant editor, nurturing the story UNDER the story to create something timeless & cutting Black Adam. Plus the impact that just a dash of comedy makes to any story. Mike Sale ACE started his editing career in the late 80s assisting on The GarbagePail Kids Movie - arguable one of the worst movies of all time. A badge that he now where's with pride, the man could only go up from there and has cut & been involved in movies and series we all know a...
2022-11-141h 04Cut to RevealEp. 27 | Halloween Special!Welcome to the very first CTR holiday episode - the Halloween Special! Piotr and Ricky are joined by editor Erwann Kerroc'h to talk about horror films, play a Halloween edition of The Game and Piotr reveals some exciting upgrades to The Editing Chef program. Plus, we ponder why Halloween is so big in the US compared to Europe and Erwann shows us just how much we DON'T know about horror films.Check out the special Halloween SFX site from Soundly (while it lasts) here - https://getsoundly.com/spookly/?v=2022Here are links to some trailers of...
2022-10-311h 08Cut to RevealEp. 26 | Thomas Percy Kim: DIY Filmmaking with weFunderThomas Percy Kim is an up-and-coming Korean-American filmmaker who's won film awards even before he was out of high school. Thomas shot his recent short film, "Buson, 1999" on location in Korea and he isn't even out of film school, yet! Now Thomas is taking his awarding withing short film, "Si" and making it into a feature titled "Isle Child" about the Korean-American experience. Piotr and Ricky talk with him about the challenges of editing your own films, relationships over networking and how WeFunder is helping him realize his feature film aspirations. Also, Thomas gives us some actionable tips for aspiring...
2022-10-0337 minCut to RevealEp. 25: Editing a Short Film Across Four Countries with Pantelis RoumanisWe talk with first-time director Pantelis Roumanis about working with Piotr editing his shirt film, Cold Little Bird. Cultivating a working relationship 100% remotely, the film was cut across three continents. Piotr and Pantelis pull back the curtain on the challenges and benefits of their workflow, What they learned and why Pantelis feels this is the best way to work for independent filmmakers. Aspiring editors and filmmakers will get a lot out of this episode! Watch Cold Little Bird here: https://youtu.be/Yx5LksKW33Q -- Questions? Comments? Improvements? Ideas? We'd love to hear...
2022-09-1933 minCut to RevealEp. 24: Dealing with Client FeedbackWhat ground rules should a film/ video editor follow when dealing with clients' notes?Ricky and Piotr discuss the dos and don'ts of dealing with client feedback. How they successfully navigate it and how communication is key. Plus the two reveal a couple of the most memorable feedback notes they've received. --We'd love to hear from you!Perhaps you have questions or comments on how to improve the podcast or episode ideas: Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comOr you can send us a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.c...
2022-09-0519 minCut to RevealEp. 23: Zack Arnold, ACE on Editing Cobra KaiRicky and Piotr talk with ACE editor Zack Arnold about landing this dream job cutting Cobra Kai, why he says it's his side-hustle and how Myagi-do lessons apply to our work as editors. Plus, the respectful power of the word, "No," the keys to optimizing yourself as an editor and more! Below are the articles and websites we mendtion in the episode:Zack's article "Tired of Life Kicking Your Ass? Learn to Fight Back Like a True ‘Cobra Kai’": https://optimizeyourself.me/cobra-kai-review-netflix/Zack's Optimize Yourself program: https://optimizeyourself.me/Interview Zack did w...
2022-08-081h 15Cut to RevealEp. 22 - Staff to Freelance: Skills for SuccessIn this episode, Ricky and Piotr discuss the skills needed to successfully transition and thrive from a staff position into freelance. It's more than just code-breaking and bow staff skills, people! We talk about time management, book keeping, negotiating & more fun things.AND If that isn't mind-blowing enough, we then play movie/ tv trivia in "The Game!"Here's our list of important skills to know when becoming a freelancer: - Time Managing - Book keeping- Negotiating- Networking- Clear Communicating- Listening/ paying attention to detail- Patience- H...
2022-07-2544 minCut to RevealEp. 21 - Editing Action, Honest Collaboration and Bullet Train with Elísabet RonaldsdóttirRicky and Piotr talk with editor, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir! You may know her work from John Wick, Kate, Atomic Blonde, and the up-and-coming, Bullet Train. They talk origin story, honesty in collaboration, the joy of working with director David Leitch, having fun, being brave, not overworking....oh! and Bullet Train (no spoilers) plus more! Check out Elísabet's IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0739894/ If you're interested in the new platform we use to record our podcasts, hit up https://cuttothepoint.com/riversideUse coupon code CUTTOREVEAL for %15 off. --
2022-07-1146 minCut to RevealEp. 20: Editing "The Drop" with Sarah Adina Smith and Daniel GarberWe talk about the working relationship of director, Sarah Adina Smith, and editor Daniel Garber about editing "The Drop". A film that had its premiere at Tribeca Film Festival in 2022.What do they value most in their collaboration? What challenges did they have to overcome? How to get your first feature film editing gig? All of that in today's episode. --We'd love to hear from you!Perhaps you have questions or comments on how to improve the podcast or episode ideas:Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comOr you can s...
2022-06-2741 minCut to RevealEp. 19: Q&A! Rate Cards, Stringouts & Your WorthIn today's episode, Piotr and Ricky answer your questions. Four questions sent in by listeners asking about editing with string-outs vs. subclips, rate cards and determining your worth as freelance editor. Plus the return of The Game! Enjoy!--We'd love to hear from you!Perhaps you have questions or comments on how to improve the podcast or episode ideas:Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comOr you can send us a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/CTRAlso, the music we use is from Artlist!Check...
2022-06-1333 minCut to RevealEp. 18: Anthony Moreschi on self-distributing his docu-series, "Don't Stand In Line."Ricky and Piotr talk with Anthony Moreschi, a New England-based, Emmy Award-winning editor who self-distributed his docu-series, "Don't Stand In Line." They talk about Anthony's origin story, the pros and cons of self-distribution, plus why it's a good thing to learn as many NLEs as possible.Learn more about Anthony and "Don't Stand In Line" here: www.codecprojects.com/We talk about some books 📚 in this episode. Buy them at the links or watch a review.Rise of the Filmtrepreneur by Alex Ferrari: https://geni.us/filmtrepreneurCTTP Book Club Review - https...
2022-05-3054 minCut to RevealEp. 17: Cutting Action, Editing Styles & Breaking into Features with Audrey SimonaudRicky and Piotr talk with the very talented Audrey Simonaud. She is a French editor who cut her teeth on action films like Colombiana and Taken 2 before lead editing on 3 Days to Kill and Taken 3. Most recently you can see her work in the Netflix series, Lupin. Audrey talks with Ricky and Piotr about cutting action, editing styles, and breaking into features. Plus it's revealed that they all really likes James Cameron's Titanic and they're not afraid to say it! Check out Audrey's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2407784/ --We'd love to he...
2022-05-1650 minCut to RevealEp. 16: Mike Hugo: from Skate Movies to FEATURE FILMSRicky and Piotr have a great conversation with editor, Mike Hugo! The guys talk about Adobe workflows, his latest horror feature, Hypochondriac and the time he assisted Sean Baker on The Florida Project. Plus helpful insights on protecting yourself as a freelancer and more. This is a longer episode but worth every minute. Enjoy! You can check out Mike's work here: mikehugo.com The MPEG page Mike talks about: https://www.editorsguild.com/Wages-and-ContractsHypochondriac: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12186098/The Florida Project: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5649144/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
2022-05-021h 20Cut to RevealEp. 15: Vashi Nedomansky, ACE: from Pro-Hockey to Pro-Editor.Piotr has an early morning conversation with legend, Vashi Nedomansky, ACE. They talked origin story, storytelling, #Vashiframes, and how he became an A.C.E editor. Plus, "Big Ned," his documentary about his father being the 1st professional hockey player to defect from communist Czechoslovakia. You can watch the trailer for Big Ned here: https://bignedfilm.com/ And check out Vashi's website here: https://vashivisuals.com/ --We'd love to hear from you! Perhaps you have questions, comments on how to improve the shot or episode topic ideas:Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.com...
2022-04-1855 minCut to RevealEp. 14: The Power of Experimentation in EditingRicky and Piotr talk with fellow editor, Kyle Boberg about the power of experimentation in editing. Why it’s sometimes valuable to tear it all apart and try something totally off the wall, even if you’re farther down the line. The boys also discuss the influence of experimenting in film and TV, plus how it's impacted their own work.Check out some of Kyle's at his website: http://www.kylebobergmedia.com/The topic of this episode was sent in by producer and listener, Krisi Olivero. Thanks, Krisi!You check out her work here: http://www.live...
2022-04-0430 minCut to RevealEp. 13: Oscars 2022: Does the Academy Hate Editors?Piotr and Ricky discuss the Academy's WTF decision to exclude 8 categories, including FILM EDITING, from it's live Oscar 2022 telecast. They get down to the nitty-gritty of the reasoning and what industry heads are say. Plus, Piotr and Ricky present their thoughts and accolades on the 5 Film Editing nominees. The nominees are: Don't Look Up - Hank CorwinDune - Joe WalkerKing Richard - Pamela MartinThe Power of the Dog - Peter Sciberrastick, tick...BOOM! - Myron Kerstein and Andrew Weisblum --Do you have questions, conc...
2022-03-2138 minCut to RevealEp. 12: Alex Familian on editing horror short, Appendage and more!Piotr and Ricky have a great ol' time conversing with the very talented editor, Alex Familian. They talk about his origin story, the importance of sound in a rough cut and his fantastic work on Anna Zlokovic's fun horror short, Appendage. The film was featured on Hulu and is an official selection of the 2022 Sundance Film fest. Watch Appendage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ftbicaFntQ To pick up a copy of the book Alex mentions,What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiYou can find it here: ht...
2022-03-071h 04Cut to RevealEp. 11: Three Editors on What it's Like to Edit Their First Narrative FeatureWhat happens when you get three editors to work on one film with two directors? Find out when Piotr and Ricky talk with editors: Erwann Kerroc'h, Jarivan Ahmad and John Grenham about collaboratively editing their first narrative feature film, Not for Nothing. They discuss how Sven Pape's Go-To-Editor course gave them the opportunity to work on the project, what the challenges were and how it made them better storytellers and collaborators. Plus! Erwann, Jarivan, and John are the first guests to play "The Game" AND still wanted to come back for future episodes. (Below are the...
2022-02-211h 17Cut to RevealEp.10: Jeff Bartsch on his transition from Reality TV to serving Video CreatorsOn this episode, Piotr talks with editor-author-entrepreneur, Jeff Bartsch about his origin story, working on reality TV shows like Super Nanny & American Ninja Warrior, plus how Covid has changed the post-production landscape of Hollywood. They also discuss how Jeff is shifting from editor to consultant with his company, Story Greenlight (www.storygreenlight.com). Where he coaches and consults video & content creators from around the world.--Do you have questions, concerns, or topic suggestions for future episodes? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comYou can send us a voice message here: http...
2022-02-0733 minCut to RevealEp.9: Documentary Editor Jacob Bricca on His Book and Editing CraftToday we talk with Jacob Bricca, the author of a great book "Documentary Editing: Principles and Practice". Jacob was kind enough to sit down with us and give some insight on his origin story, the editor's mindset and his latest documentary, "Missing in Brooks County." Get your own copy here: https://amzn.to/3kYaOiF1-page PDF 🧾 with the most important takeaways from the book: https://cuttothepoint.com/B-ClubDo you have questions, concerns, or topic suggestions for future episodes? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comYou can send us a voice messa...
2022-01-241h 34Cut to RevealEp.8: A Good Editing Reel: Short & Sweet or Long & Complete?Ricky and Piotr watch and discuss editing reels!Do you have questions, concerns, or topic suggestions for future episodes? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comYou can send us a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/CTRSponsored by the Editing Chef program: https://cuttothepoint.com/TEC--Cut To Reveal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuttoreveal/Cut to the Point YT channel: https://youtube.com/cuttothepoint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-1045 minCut to RevealEp.7: Getting from Free to PaidRicky and Piotr discuss how you can transition from working for free to getting paid what you're worth. Also, they have a little fun with the addition of a new section to the podcast: a game! 4 questions of movie trivia!Sponsored by the Editing Chef program: https://cuttothepoint.com/TECListen to the episode to find out and share your thoughts in the comments :)You can send us a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/CTR--Cut To Reveal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuttoreveal/Cut to the Point Y...
2021-12-2743 minCut to RevealEp.6: Editor Simon Smith on one-take scenes and ChernobylEnroll in the Editing Chef course today: https://cuttothepoint.com/TECYou can also watch this episode on our YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rr7UyHafR1Lu_lkiqiY1w--Cut to the Point YT channel: https://youtube.com/cuttothepointDo you have questions, concerns, or topic suggestions for future episodes? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-1357 minCut to RevealEp5: Three Tips for Editing ProductivityRicky and Piotr discuss three things you can work on today to make your editing sessions more efficient.Enroll in the Editing Chef program: https://cuttothepoint.com/TECListen to the episode to find out and share your thoughts in the comments :)--Cut to the Point YT channel: https://youtube.com/cuttothepointDo you have questions, concerns, or topic suggestions for future episodes? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-2925 minCut to RevealEp4: Editing top TV shows: Interview with Frances Parker, ACEFrances Parker is an Emmy-winning editor who's cut episodes of Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and The Crown. Listen to our conversation filled with valuable insights on her workflow, mindset and the importance of sound design from one of the best TV editors out there. Frances also tells us what it was like working shoulder to shoulder with Steven Spielberg. --We'd love to hear from you!Perhaps you have questions or comments on how to improve the podcast or episode ideas:Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comOr you can s...
2021-11-1531 minCut to RevealEp3: Why some editors make more money than others?Ricky and Piotr discuss various factors that allow editors to charge better for their work. What is your unfair advantage? Which book about negotiation you should read? Listen to the episode to find out and share your thoughts in the comments :)--Never Split the Difference: https://geni.us/negotiating-bookCut to the Point YT channel: https://youtube.com/cuttothepointDo you have questions, concerns, or topic suggestions for future episodes? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comIf you want to get on board my premium c...
2021-11-0131 minCut to RevealEp2: Jim Cummings on funding The Beta Test and his approach to editingJim Cummings is a director, writer, and leading actor of Thunder Road, The Wolf of Snow Hallow, and most recently, The Beta Test. We talk about his approach to editing, blocking actors, the use of ADR in long takes, crowd equity film financing, writing, and a researching process for The Beta Test, and more. --Cut to the Point YT channel: https://youtube.com/cuttothepointDo you have questions, concerns, or topic suggestions for future episodes? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comIf you want to get on board my pr...
2021-10-1849 minCut to RevealEp1: Editor vs. director. Synergy, not a battle.Cut to the Point YT channel: https://youtube.com/cuttothepointRicky and Piotr talk about the most common misconceptions people have about the director-editor relationship. What it should look like. What does a director want from an editor and vice versa? What is the most important thing to accomplish during a meeting with a director? All these questions are addressed in this episode. Enjoy!Do you have questions, concerns, or topic suggestions for future episodes? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comSpecial thanks to Studio Network Solutions for sponsoring this episode!...
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