The Editing Podcast
Spider-Verse Editor Reveals The Secret To Cut Action
Nov 16, 2023
The podcast discusses the advanced editing techniques used in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the dominance of Gwen in the first act, the editing breakdown of the train action sequence, the use of fast cuts and its impact on rhythm, the development of the film and the importance of selecting core story elements, emotional impact in storytelling and the role of setup, the challenges of creating a cliffhanger ending, adding a satisfying ending to the movie, and the meticulous process of creating the best movie.
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Quick takeaways
- Incorporating dialogue in the train action scene helped to create spectacle and intensify the impact of the action, adding depth and motivation to the characters, while also keeping the audience engaged.
- The collaborative and iterative process involving the directors, animators, and other team members, each contributing their best work and providing feedback, helped to improve the overall quality of the movie.
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The Importance of Character in Action Scenes
One of the main challenges in creating the train action sequence was balancing the cool action with meaningful character moments. The initial storyboard had a lot of chase and fight scenes, which lacked depth. To address this, some dialogue from the train scene was incorporated throughout the action sequence to show Miles' reactions and thoughts. This decision helped to add emotional weight to the scene and keep the focus on the protagonist.
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