Art of the Cut Art of the Cut, Ep. 146: "Don't Look Up" Editor Hank Corwin, ACE
Jan 12, 2022
This time, multi-Oscar nominee Hank Corwin, ACE, renowned for his editing on acclaimed films like 'The Big Short', shares insights from his work on 'Don't Look Up'. He discusses the art of blending sound and minimalistic scores to enhance emotional depth. Corwin also highlights the strategic use of jump cuts and emotional arcs, explaining how editing can shape storytelling’s tension and humor. Additionally, he dives into the metaphorical use of nature shots and the dynamics of energetic cuts that keep viewers engaged in the narrative.
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Starting Small
- Start small, focusing on intimate details to convey the vastness of a catastrophic event.
- Use sound effects instead of a score to create a sense of realism and immediacy.
Score as Collage
- Avoid score that manipulates emotions, use score as a component of the picture, like a collage element.
- Cut with subtext, and don't be afraid to let the score fight other audio elements.
Early Editing Experience
- Hank Corwin discusses his early career working with a film editor where he learned a new language of editing.
- He used spliced trims to convey subtext, similar to techniques used by German Impressionists.