Category - Craft

Christmas Gifts for Film Editors 2019

Christmas Gifts for Film Editors 2019 The Best Christmas Gifts for Film Editors It’s that time of year again, one for celebration and rest and a chance to show a little gratitude to the hard...

Magic, Movies and the Art of Film Editing

Magic, Movies and the Art of Film Editing This post is about magic, movies and the art of film editing, and how all those things can come together to deliver a little child-like wonder. To me, the...

What do Assistant Editors Have to Know?

What do Assistant Editors Have to Know? The first step to making your way to the editing chair on a big TV show or movie is to become an assistant editor. The chances are you’ll get your foot...

5 Books on Film Editing for 2019

5 Books on Film Editing for 2019 If you’re looking for an up to date book to read on the craft, business and technique of film editing, then most of these books will deliver that in spades...

The Making of a Classic – Editing Heat

The Making of a Classic – Editing Heat Michael Mann’s Heat is one of my favourite films. Nearly 25  years after its release it’s still inspiring filmmakers today with its...

How to Edit a Movie Trailer

How to Edit a Movie Trailer For me, watching the trailers at the movies is one of the best parts of a trip to the cinema. And if you’ve ever thought – that looks like fun – then the...

The Best Presentations from NAB 2019

The Best Presentations from NAB 2019 If, like me, you didn’t make it to NAB in person this year, then you’ll hopefully, like me, also enjoy the plethora of inspiring and informative...

Making Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Making Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Inside the Spider-Verse animation techniques Editing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Visual breakdowns, behind the scenes featurettes and more! Spider-Man:...