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From Assistant To Indie Trailer Editor
- Derek started as an assistant at a movie trailer company and later made fan trailers to build his portfolio.
- He moved to LA, freelanced, and grew into full-time indie trailer work through word-of-mouth and Kurt Gartner's referrals.
Good Art And Music Do Half The Work
- Strong art and music make a trailer's job dramatically easier; good assets are half the work.
- Derek prioritizes punchy music and sync-to-beat editing to amplify excitement.
Plan For Freeze-Frame Forensics
- Expect fans to scrutinize trailer frames and hide optional puzzle clues to avoid premature reveals.
- When in doubt, prioritize long-term reveal pacing across multiple trailers.