Editing

Run Lola Run jump cut

Jump On It: Exploring the Narrative Potential of the Jump Cut

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From special effects to montage, to pure, unbridled style, here’s a brief introduction to the many uses of the jump cut.

Inglorious Basterds editing natural

What Makes a Cut “Feel Right”?

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And what even is a “natural” edit, anyway?

North By Northwest Editing

Lessons in Editing: When Not to Cut

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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand…wait for it….cut!

Widows Viola Davis Steve Mcqueen

A Conversation with Two Maestros: ‘Widows’ Composer Hans Zimmer and Editor Joe Walker

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Two artists talk about working with Steve McQueen, the original Widows, and creating a heist-film.

First Reformed Hawke Seyfried

The Visual Austerity of ‘First Reformed’

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Just like the transcendental movies Paul Schrader first wrote about 46 years ago, ‘First Reformed’ is shot in a restrained manner designed to open up space for the spiritual.

Big Little Lies Finale Look Galore

The Biased Editing of ‘Big Little Lies’

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Watch a video essay about how brilliant editing can transform our viewing experience.

Jurassic Park Tim

The Ever-Changing Aspect Ratios of the Jurassic Park Franchise

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Aspect ratios killed the dino-awe.

I Tonya

Editing Tonya’s Trauma: An Interview with Tatiana Riegel

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An interview with Tatiana Riegel, editor of I, Tonya.

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind Joel Clem

How Editing Shapes Story in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

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Watch a video essay about the importance of editing in Michel Gondry’s masterwork.