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KELLEY DIXON - Editor
Oct 18, 2023
Kelley Dixon, editor on Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Goldfinch, and Breaking Bad, shares her journey from the MGM/UA mailroom to becoming a successful editor. She discusses the application of visual effects in editing and how it expands creative possibilities. The episode explores editing as an invisible art and the role of editing in setting the audience's state-of-mind. The speaker also talks about working on flying sequences, collaborating with actors, and the dynamic relationship between editors and cinematographers.
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- Kelley Dixon discovered her passion for editing while observing editors on set and practicing her editing skills, leading her to a successful career in production assistance and editing.
- Editing for television and feature films differ in terms of storytelling, collaboration, and adapting to different directorial styles and approaches.
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Kelly Dixon's Unexpected Journey into Editing
Kelly Dixon shares her unconventional path into the world of editing, starting from her initial aspirations to work in advertising. She recounts how her cousin's connection got her an interview in the mailroom at MGM UA and eventually led her to a career in production assistance and editing. Despite initially wanting to be in camera, she discovered her passion for editing while observing editors on set and practicing her editing skills. She also discusses her experience as an assistant editor and the challenges she faced in trying to break into the feature film industry.
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