Can You Make Them Laugh and Cry? The Art of Blending Comedy and Drama

00:00 How Does Ted Lasso Make Comedy and Drama Work? 02:15 Ted Lasso Believe Sign Put Back Together Locker Room Breakdown 03:42 Prioritising Cutting To Reactions 06:29 Riverside is the best video podcasting tool 07:47 Make Comedy Funny By Cutting Slowly 10:07 Holding On Reactions For Emotional Impact 13:40 Join Juice Club! 14:48 Get a free month of Trackclub 15:33 Ted Lasso Confronting Mom Editing Breakdown 17:33 Why You Should Motivate Your Cuts 18:25 Colin and Trent Talk About Coming Out Editing Breakdown 19:49 How The Final Rewrite Of The Script Is In The Editing 21:38 How To Balance Comedy and Drama Together 24:06 How Ted Lasso Breaks Down Toxic Masculinity and Rebuilds to Positive Masculinity Welcome to an insightful discussion with the creative minds behind Apple TV's award-winning show, 'Ted Lasso'. This video essay delves into the crafting process of filmmakers, video editors, and scriptwriters who bring the heartwarming stories and memorable characters to life on the screen. Our panel includes acclaimed editors Melissa McCoy and A.J. Catoline, and YouTube creators Jordan Orme and Hayden Hillier-Smith. In this enlightening conversation, we unpack the nuanced character dynamics, meticulous scripting, and thoughtful video editing techniques used in the show. Melissa and Aaron share their behind-the-scenes experiences, providing a peek into how crucial moments and scenes from 'Ted Lasso' were shaped, adapted, and perfected through the lens of video editing and script rewrites. Learn how they wield the power of narrative to balance drama and comedy, keeping viewers engrossed episode after episode. You'll discover how 'Ted Lasso' uniquely addresses themes of toxic masculinity and vulnerability, challenging stereotypes and expectations in mainstream media. Hear about how the team uses a sports backdrop to portray deep, relatable human emotions and interpersonal relationships. Gain insights into how they use character-based motivations to drive scene transitions and understand the philosophy behind their storytelling approach. This video offers invaluable insights not just for fans of 'Ted Lasso', but also budding filmmakers, scriptwriters, video editors, and anyone intrigued by the narrative construction of television shows. This dialogue aims to inspire creative thinking and appreciation for the intricate process of filmmaking and scriptwriting. Join us as we delve into the art and science of creating one of the most loved shows on Apple TV. Be part of the discussion and learn from the masters behind 'Ted Lasso'. #TedLasso #TedLassoSeason3 #TedLassoSeason3Episode12