The Inner World of Video Editing

For the past ten years, I’ve been editing professionally. Yet one question always stumps me: “How do you know when to cut?” And I can only answer that it’s very instinctual. On some level, I’m just thinking and feeling my way through the edit. So today, I’d like to describe that process: how does an editor think and feel?

A very special thanks to David Poland for the use of DP/30 clips.
And a very special thanks to Aso for the use of his music.

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Music:
Aso - Soul Traveling (Freddie Joachim Remix)
Harry James - I’ve Heard That Song Before
Harry James - You Made Me Love You
Shigeru Umebayashi - Yumeji's Theme
Aso - Jazz Intro
Nujabes - Perfect Circle (Instrumental)
George Benson - On Broadway (Live)

Interview Clips:
DP/30 Michael Kahn (2011) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjdOG-w0Zz4
Michael Caine - Acting in Film (1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZPLVDwEr7Y
DP/30 Thelma Schoonmaker (2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIKRcV4kHzg
DP/30 Thelma Schoonmaker (2011) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgXcpZqQy8M
BAFTA - Walter Murch on Editing (2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcBpXLNmS3Q

Recommended Reading & Viewing:
On Film Editing by Edward Dmytryk http://amzn.com/dp/0240517385
Cut to the Chase by Sam O’Steen & Bobbie O’Steen http://amzn.com/dp/094118837X
In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch http://amzn.com/dp/1879505622
The Conversations with Walter Murch by Michael Ondaatje http://amzn.com/dp/0375709827

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Understanding the process of editing and selecting footage.

Making decisions based on instinct and intuition.

The importance of organization and structure in editing.

This video explores the thought process and emotions behind video editing, focusing on shot selection and organization. Translated by Amara.org.

Exploring the thought process and emotions behind video editing, focusing on shot selection and organization.

The Inner World of Video Editing

Exploring the thought process and emotions behind video editing, focusing on shot selection and organization.

00:00:01 This video explores the thought process and emotions behind video editing, focusing on shot selection and organization. Translated by Amara.org.

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