The No Film School Podcast An Editing Round Table Of Emmy Contenders!
Maura Corey is the picture editor of Gen V, a satire about young adult superheroes. Walter Schulz is the visual effects supervisor behind The Curse, a story about a cursed couple who are part of a reality show. These two creatives share how they got their start, their work process, and what it takes to build a successful career in film.
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Grant Vance speaks with editor Maura Corey and visual effects supervisor Walter Schulz to discuss:
- Their relationships with other departments
- The benefits of working in both production and post-production
- Maintaining the tone and feel of The Boys while editing Gen V
- Why there is a comeback for practical effects in TV
- The unique, collaborative nature of working on The Curse
- A.I. - will it affect editing and VFX
- The reason visual effects have improved in television in the past 10 years
- The importance of advocating for yourself and telling others your goals
- The unique paths they took and opportunities that came their way
Memorable Quotes
- “You’d be surprised how much VFX are actually in comedy.” [13:54]
- “Visual language is such a strong medium to illustrate an emotional journey.” [21:31]
- “Don’t hate any tools….that one tool you hate is going to save you in those two months you are out of work.” [25:41]
- “The only way you’re going to be able to move ahead in this business is to tell people what you want to do.” [40:07]
- “Don’t be afraid to walk out of your comfort zone. That will change your life.” [47:25]
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