Category - Review

Star Wars Editor Paul Hirsch Memoir – Reviewed

Star Wars Editor Paul Hirsch Memoir – Reviewed Buy on Amazon Global Stores Paul Hirsch’s memoir A long time ago in a cutting room far, far away…. is the most enjoyable book on film editing I’ve...

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...

Using an OLED TV for Post Production

Using an OLED TV for Film Post Production When you spend all day looking at images, as I do as a film editor, you really want to look at them on the best possible display you can, or at least the...