The No Film School Podcast How “Blackberry” Editor Induces Anxiety in Comedy
Curt Lobb is a Canadian editor known for his work in TV series and films, like The Kid Detective, I Used to Be Funny, and Tales from the Territories. He recently edited the film, BlackBerry, the story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone. This doc-style film, which released May 2023, perfectly captures the chaos of business.
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with editor Curt Lobb to discuss:
- Starting his career in the industry as an assistant camera operator
- How he got his first paid editing jobs
- What it was like being an assistant editor on The Dirties
- Giving a frantic feeling to the film, BlackBerry, in the edit
- Curt’s approach to editing a scene
- Meshing different emotions like humor and anxiety
- Using your own instincts in the edit before getting the director’s feedback
- What is was like editing in an old train station
- Special shortcut keys he loves to use in editing
- Going into a project with respect for the story you are telling
- Knowing the right time for a joke or not
Memorable Quotes
- “The editing side of things was always the most exciting for me.” [5:12]
- “I didn’t really turn anything down for a long time.” [10:12]
- “Instead of having to pick the best take of something. I’m comparing what's already there in the assembly.” [21:29]
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