Here’s a selection of film editing resources, interesting things I’ve read, watched and listened to over the past few weeks.
Hank Corwin
Filmmaker U interviews Hank Corwin, Editor of Natural Born Killers (1994), The New World (2005), The Tree of Life (2011), The Big Short (2015), and Don’t Look Up (2021), amongst others. The discussion covers topics such as finding truthful performances, building relationships with Directors, self-doubt, the benefits of sitting with an audience for screenings, and treading the fine line between too funny and not funny enough.
Thank You For Not Cutting
When and where to cut is a question Editors are constantly asking themselves, but editing is not just about how short a shot should be, but how long it can be. This pair of Fandor videos explores examples of long takes and what they can do that a chopped up sequence often won’t do.
Kirk Baxter on his favourite scene in Mindhunter S2
Oscar-winning Editor, and frequent Fincher collaborator Kirk Baxter discuss editing his favourite scene from the second season of Mindhunter.
How Can We Create Value in the Mind of Our Clients?
The Inside The Edit podcast looks at how freelance creatives can sell themselves by thinking about how potential clients perceive value.
For more articles on other resources we’ve come across around the internet, check out the site’s Resources category.