Netflix's Mindhunter has some excellent examples of great editing, and Season 2 took it to a whole new level. Here's how. Mindhunter's second season was an intense look at the more human side of the work and the casualties of devoting your life to the task. While the direction and cinematography of the show usually get the spotlight, today the show's exceptional editing deserves our attention. Editing is one of those incredible arts that seamlessly blends into the background. If you notice the editing, then it can take you out of the viewing experience. But it can also add a layer of meaning, tension, and storytelling. The editing of Mindhunter might be the best on TV. In fact, it might be the best editing anywhere. I want to distill the editing down to four tips for everyone out there, with a little help from a video essay that did most of the research for me. Check out this video from Thomas Flight and let's talk after the jump. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 1 October, 2019