We learn from Sparks Brothers editor Paul Trewartha! This post was written by Meagan Keane and originally appeared on Adobe blog on June 18, 2021. Debuting at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, The Sparks Brothers takes audiences on a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers/bandmates Ron and Russell Mael that pays homage to a cult favorite and introduces Sparks to a new generation. Edgar Wright’s debut documentary is a love letter to the band and explores the true story of the brothers on their journey to success. The film combines archival footage, animations, interviews with celebrities and fellow artists, as well as insights from the Sparks themselves to celebrate the band’s legacy and how they helped set the stage for musicians decades to come. We went behind the scenes with the editor, Paul Trewartha, to discuss how he pieced together the story using Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Photoshop. He tells us how he managed the numerous hours of archival content, his favorite workflow hack, and how he achieved the film’s overall aesthetic. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 1 July, 2021