This post was written by Michelle Gallina and originally appeared on the Adobe blog on August 15th, 2024.With each passing year, these sessions evolve into much more than just taxes.We had the opportunity to speak with Craig Tollis, the director and editor of “Love and Taxe$,” about the unique aspects of creating this film using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. What makes the process unique is that each scene was shot in a single continuous take, and editing techniques were applied to generate specific scene backgrounds. These backgrounds were then placed behind greenscreen photos using Adobe Photoshop.Notably, the film won several awards at the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival this year, including “Best Comedy,” “Best Actress,” and “Best Actor in a Comedy.” Read on below for a behind the scenes look at this award-winning film.How and where did you first learn to edit?I was in the media production program at a small arts college in Atlanta, Georgia a long time ago. We had classes on tape-based editing and a 10-week course on a nonlinear system, which was the up-and-coming technology of the time. My first editing job was as an assistant and junior editor for a small production company making news packages, commercials, and long-form documentaries. This experience was invaluable for learning about story structure and relationships with clients and producers.How do you begin a project/set up your workspace?I have a numbered folder structure that sorts sequences and elements, like music and sound effects, in more or less...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 30 August, 2024