From time to time, I get to edit short videos or corporate films. It’s fun indeed, but not the part where I have to go through 4 hours of footage to choose the tiny pieces I need for a 2-minute video. The tendency to overshoot in these kinds of projects makes the struggle real. However, even Hollywood filmmakers occasionally get 6-hour scene coverage on their plate. That’s what Oscar-winning editor Tom Cross says in his MZed course “The Art & Technique of Film Editing”. How does he tackle this challenge? Are there any tricks? What are the most effective techniques for selecting clips efficiently? I’m curious to find out, and hopefully – so are you. Tom Cross is best known for his collaboration with director Damien Chazelle, including the breathtakingly edited feature “Whiplash”, the beautiful musical film “La La Land”, and their latest work together – the period black-comedy drama “Babylon”. In his course on MZed.com, Tom gives us his insight into both his technical workflow and creative decisions, deconstructing the different scenes he edited. Of course, a lot of his tips, tricks, and practices are best applicable to film editing in particular. Yet, when it concerns the process of shot selection, we are all in the same boat – drifting through film material in the hope of getting to the shore of the rough cut soon. Watch the entire “Art & Technique of Film Editing” course here. US-based film editor and Academy Award winner Tom Cross. Image source: MZed...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 3 November, 2023