In this episode of The Rough Cut, we debut the first in our series of podcasts celebrating the all too often unsung heroes of post production, the assistants! Assistant editing in film and television can be a demanding, but crucial first step in an editor's journey. On hand are three very talented and experienced assistants who share their insights, advice and experiences from the cutting room.
The CrewPatrick J. Smith - Top Gun: Maverick, The Revenant, Zero Dark Thirty
Anna Terebelo - Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Helstrom, Grace and Frankie
Chelsea Dinsdale - Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Ocean's Eight, Suburbicon
The Coverage- The pros and cons of film school
- The importance, or not, of a reel
- Tools and techniques you need to know as an assistant
- Union regulations and the importance of good negotiating skills
- Walking the line between competition and collaboration
- Favorite moments from their time in film and tv post
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