Written by Kathleen Gibson Film has always been a passion of mine. I am a very visual person. I knew I wanted to work in the film and television industry, and felt that editing was an excellent way to train my eye. I have been in the industry for 30 plus years, starting out on big feature films in New York City. That's what ultimately led me toThe Morning Show.I've been watching The Morning Show since its first season. I was thrilled to become a part of the editing team for season three. As a fan of the show and after meeting with the showrunners, I knew it would be a great fit, a dream job.For me, preparation is everything. I read and re-read the script multiple times so that the story is second nature to me. As I read, I visualize the story in my mind. Part of editing is being empathetic to the characters; I have to be able to put myself in their shoes. Editing is being able to make the audience feel what the characters are feeling, to be caught up in the story, to be in the world that they are watching. When viewing the dailies, I choose what I want to use in the cut by seeing what comes forward to me visually and performance-wise, how it makes me feel. There are multiple ways to edit a scene; there isn't a single "right way," but definitely a few wrong ones. There is an alchemy...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 28 May, 2024