Going Rogue Going Rogue IV: The Edit
Aug 14, 2022
Dive into the chaotic world of editing Rogue One, where the unique shooting style led to an unprecedented three-year editing process in just nine months! Discover how trailers were crafted simultaneously, creating striking images that sparked fan theories contrary to the film's actual content. Explore the challenges of pacing, continuity, and the VFX hurdles of resurrecting beloved characters. Plus, uncover how marketing strategies shaped audience expectations versus the film's final narrative.
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Editors Worked Side‑By‑Side In Pinewood
- Colin Gowdy and Jabez Olssen edited Rogue One side-by-side at Pinewood, swapping cuts to keep fresh perspectives.
- Gowdy saved moments like the C-3PO and R2-D2 tail shot from being removed by producers.
Shooting Created The Story In The Edit
- Gareth Edwards's shoot-everything style produced far more footage than usual, forcing story choices in the edit.
- That approach made the edit the real writing room, not just a technical step.
Editing Determines What Audience Sees Next
- The edit controls narrative emphasis by choosing which performances and reactions to show and when.
- Small intercut decisions can change a scene's emotional focus and the whole film's shape.