The Cutting Room

Episode 125 - Dan Lebental, TouchEdit and the Future of Film Editing

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:27:00 EDT

Dan Lebental is renowned for his work on Iron Man 1 and 2, Cowboys and Aliens and of course Elf. Now he brings the editing room to the iPad with TouchEdit, a professional editing app that has become an important part of his editing experience.

Episode 124A - Al Mooney and the Future of Editing(itunes link fixed)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:44:00 EDT

Al Mooney, Product Manager at Adobe for Premiere Pro discusses Premiere Pro, Adobe Edge and the future.

Episode 123 - The Cutting Room at NAB 2013 - Sony

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:33:00 EDT

When I was at NAB I met with Leigh F. Herman who is Director of Business Development in the Sony Creative Software division. We discussed Sony Vegas Pro 12 and Sync Link, unfortunately we were limited by time so we didn’t get to go into Spectral Layers Pro and Sound Forge Pro but, I’ve used Spectral Layers Pro before and loved it.

Episode 122 - The Cutting Room at NAB 2013 - Autodesk

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:34:00 EDT

I met with Marc Hamaker and Maurice Patel from Autodesk at NAB 2013. We talked about the big releases that Autodesk announced as well as how the different product lines Autodesk build help to influence each other.

Episode 121 - The Cutting Room at NAB 2013 - AJA

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:32:00 EDT

I sat down with Bryce Button, Product Marketing Manager at AJA to discuss the newest in their line of products, including the R.O.I. (Not Return on investment).

Episode 120 - Christopher Tellefsen on Cutting Metropolitan

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:28:00 EDT

In this episode we are prepping for NAB so we've pulled from our Edit Fest Archives and have posted this interview with Christopher Tellefsen discussing his approach to editing Metropolitan. The interview is conducted by Bobbie O'Steen and this was recorded by the A.C.E.

Episode 119 - Steven Cohen Editing on Avid's first Studio Film

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:10:00 EDT

In this episode Steven and Gordon discuss editing the first feature on Avid back in the 1990's and his book that he wrote initially for friends called Avid Agility. You can check out his book at splicenow.com and of course learn more at aotg.com

Episode 118 - Interview with Steven Cohen

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:31:00 EDT

Steven Cohen, author of Avid Agility, discusses the early experiences of cutting digitally as the first user of an Avid for a studio film.

Episode 117 - Editing the Oscar Nominated How to Survive a Plague

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:34:00 EDT

This episode we have our OSCAR special, with Woody Richman and Tyler walk, the editors of the Academy Award Nominated film How To Survive a Plague.

Episode 116 - Norman Hollyn on Cutting Heathers

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:30:00 EDT

Norman Hollyn and Gordon talk about his work on the feature Heathers.

Episode 115 - Norman Hollyn on The Lean Forward Moment and The Ran Carmi Dissertation

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:56:00 EDT

Norman Hollyn and Gordon talk about his book The Lean Forward Moment and the Ran Carmi Dissertation on the affects of editing on the audience.

Episode 114 - Norman Hollyn on Editing, Teaching and Two Job postings at USC

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EDT

Norman Hollyn, editor, author, and professor sat down with Gordon to discuss two new job positions that have opened up at USC, what's required for these positions and his approach to teaching. If you are interested in applying go to www.uscfilmediting.wordpress.com.

Episode 113 - Post on The Wilderness Downtown

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:13:00 EDT

The B-Reel team returns to discuss how they created and executed The Wilderness Downtown project for Chris Milk and Google.

Episode 112 - Fred Raskin Editor of Django Unchained

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:09:00 EDT

From being an up and coming film editor on films such as Annapolis, Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift and Fast Five to Quentin Tarantino’s man in the cutting room on Django Unchained. Fred Raskin has earned his strips by assisting and as additional editor on films such as Punch Drunk Love and Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2. Now he has earned his spot in one of the most exciting cutting rooms in the world. In this Episode Raskin and Gordon talk about getting into the business, being a part of the Fast and the Furious series and of course teaming up with Quentin Tarantino.

Episode 111 - B-Reel on Interactive Experiences

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:12:00 EDT

Gordon Burkell, founder of Art of the Guillotine interviews the B-Reel team about their work and basic building blocks for interactive projects. B-Reel is a hybrid production company, specialized in the field of advanced digital production for web, mobile, physical installations and other media.

Episode 110 - Jeff Wolf on Sandler, The Ref and John Waters

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:30:00 EDT

We wrap up our interview with Jeff Wolf discussing the various comedic styles of Waters, Sandler and Leary. As well as comedic timing and Wolf's favourite guilty pleasure film.

Episode 109 - Jeff Wolf on Editing Comedy

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:28:00 EDT

Jeff Wolf and I discuss the editing techniques of comedy editing. How to approach a cut and the timing that actors may have.

Episode 108 - Jeff Chow from CTRL+Console

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:57:00 EDT

This week Gordon talks to Jeff Chow, the founder of CTRL+Console. They discuss the new Kickstarter that Jeff is running in hopes to build his interface for editing on the iPad.

Episode 107 - Pepo's IBC Adventure

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:12:00 EDT

Our listener, Pepijn Klijs (Pepo) became our first onsite reporter when he attended IBC in Amsterdam during September 2012.

Episode 106 - Don Cassidy C.C.E. talks about The Hatfields and McCoys

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:03:00 EDT

Paul Day C.C.E. and the Canadian Cinema Editors host a discussion with Don Cassidy C.C.E. in which the two discuss the editing process of The Hatfields and McCoy's Miniseries presented on The History Channel. Cassidy won an Emmy for his editing work on this show.

Episode 105 - Jeffrey Wolf Part 2

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:32:00 EDT

In this episode Jeffrey and I discuss comedy timing and working with comedic actors.

Episode 104 - Jeffrey Wolf Part 1

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:51:00 EDT

In this episode Jeff and Gordon discuss the editing of television shows and how the time constraints can be worked with.

Episode 103 - Lindsay Utz Part 3

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:40:00 EDT

In this episode Lindsay and I discuss working on footage and maintaining your objectivity. As well as dealing with difficult subject matter.

Episode 102 - Lindsay Utz

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:49:00 EDT

In this episode Lindsay and I discuss how to handle characters who make themselves look bad. How do you make things fair in this type of situation. Lindsay's work began as a new media producer and she transitioned into editing as she found herself desiring a more artistic area and less business focused job.

Episode 101 - Lindsay Utz

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:32:00 EDT

Lindsay and I met just prior to Edit Fest NY 2012 in the Director’s Guild of America basement while people set up for the event. We talked for a little over an hour and ranged topics from new media producing to documentary editing. Lindsay’s work began as a new media producer and she transitioned into editing as she found herself desiring a more artistic area and less business focused job.

Episode 100 - Edit Fest LA 2012

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:51:00 EDT

This episode we play some stuff from Edit Fest NY with Lewis Erskine discussing the cutting of Freedom Riders. Afterwards, Lauren and Gordon discuss the upcoming Edit Fest LA and the PubNight.

Episode 99 - Pub Night LA Announcement

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:39:00 EDT

Lauren and Gordon announce the pubnight in LA, including free beer for the first fifty (1 beer) and more!

Episode 98 - Ken Schretzmann Interview Part 2

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:53:00 EDT

Animation editor Ken Schretzmann joins me via phone to discuss cutting Toy Story 3 and Cars as well as Pixar’s Sweatbox.

Episode 97 - Ken Schretzmann Interview

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:30:00 EDT

Animation editor Ken Schretzmann joins me via phone to discuss his beginnings at HBO and how he got into editing for Pixar. He explains the process for editing an animated project something that is constantly evolving.

Episode 96 - Edit Fest Avengers Panel

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:52:00 EDT

A short episode with an excerpt from the Avengers Panel withJeffrey Wolf, A.C.E. and his Assistant Kiran Pallegadda.

Episode 95 - NAB - Identity FX

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:35:00 EDT

The accidental interview I conducted with Leo Vezzali and David Scott Van Woret from Identity FX Inc. Together we talk about SGO Mistique, transmedia and their work.

Episode 94 - Interview with Harry Keramidas Part 2

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59:00 EDT

In this episode Harry and I discuss the cutting of all three Back to the Future films.

Episode 93 - Interview with Harry Keramidas

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:23:00 EDT

Here's part one of my interview with Harry Keramidas. Harry and I met briefly at Edit Fest and conducted the interview about a month later via skype. In this episode we discuss how he got started and the small film festival that he is helping out with.

Episode 92 - NAB 4 - AJA Meeting

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:43:00 EDT

Okay, AJA made some big announcements here this week. I’ll Break it down by products and what they are supporting. Listen to the audio (above player) to hear our meeting. You can ask direct questions...

Episode 91 - NAB 3 - Smoke Meeting

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:39:00 EDT

Everyone is talking about Autodesk’s Smoke 2013. Really, the show story is between Smoke and the BlackMagic Camera. I got to see the live demo and release which was great! But even better and what...

Episode 90 - NAB 2 - Sony Spectral Layers

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:12:00 EDT

Yesterday, Sony took me to see their software that is coming out called Spectral Layers. Date of release and price are to be announced. This, as you'll hear, is straight out of CSI. The software harnesses the ability to isolate specific sounds within a file and separate them. You can remove that pesky siren out of the background, the car, the barking dog. Whatever you want

Episode 89 - NAB 1 - Assimilate.Next

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:10:00 EDT

I tweeted earlier that I got the chance to watch a demo of what Assimilate will be announcing soon. I've attached the audio to this, it's rough but you can listen to the recording to hear what was said, EXACTLY. I couldn’t shoot video or images, obviously because it is under NDA but what I am allowed to tell you is what we know and don’t know.

Episode 88 - Minisode 1

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:43:00 EDT

This is a minisode to prep everyone for NAB. It also has a small part of the 2010 Edit Fest Panel from NY focusing on TV.

Episode 87 - That Post Show and Kanen Flowers PT3

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:01:00 EDT

The final few questions with Kanen Flowers. Kanen is host of That Post Show and this week we discuss his film work.

Episode 86 - That Post Show and Kanen Flowers PT2

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:51:00 EDT

My interview with That Post Show's Host Kanen Flowers talking about his work and in particular how he molds viral videos.

Episode 85 - Mary-Jo Markey Editing Super 8

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:39:00 EDT

In This episode Markey and Gordon discuss the cutting of Super and and assessing rushes. Also after the interview Gordon and Lauren discuss NAB and FWFR's future.

Episode 84 - That Post Show and Kanen Flowers

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:08:00 EDT

My interview with That Post Show's Host Kanen Flowers talking about his work and how he went from coder to editor.

Episode 83 - Mary jo On Editing Star Trek

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:10:00 EDT

Part 3 of my interview with Mary-Jo Markey, editor of Super 8, MI3 and LOST. In this episode we discuss editing Star Trek as well as our new cutting room site...

Episode 82 - Mary jo On Editing Mission Impossible 3

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:52:00 EDT

Part 2 of my interview with Mary-Jo Markey, editor of Super 8, MI3 and LOST. In this episode we discuss editing Mission impossible three as well as our new cutting room site...

Episode 81 - Interview with Maryjo Markey

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:24:00 EDT

Part one of my interview with Mary-Jo Markey, editor of Super 8, MI3 and LOST. In this episode we discuss how she made her way into film editing and moved from assistant to film editor.

Episode 80 - CCE Sound Panel Part 3

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:20:00 EDT

Part Three of the Sound panel with Jane Tattersall, Mark Gingras, Jill Purdy, Steve Foster, David Hayman, and Michael Doherty C.C.E. In this part the sound editors discuss their standard workflow and relationships. As well as some of their process in the editing process.

Episode 79 - CCE Sound Panel Part 2

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:08:00 EDT

Part Two of the Sound panel with Jane Tattersall, Mark Gingras, Jill Purdy, Steve Foster, David Hayman, and Michael Doherty C.C.E. In this part the sound editors discuss their standard workflow and relationships. As well as some of their process in the editing process.

Episode 78 - CCE Sound Panel Part 1

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:08:00 EDT

Part one of the Sound panel with Jane Tattersall, Mark Gingras, Jill Purdy, Steve Foster, David Hayman, and Michael Doherty C.C.E. In this part the sound editors discuss their standard workflow and relationships.

Episode 77 - Interview with Matt Cahill

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:34:00 EDT

In this episode, Gordon interviews Matt Cahill, a post super here in Toronto about 3D post. It is important to note that the audio was never intended to be a part of a podcast but after hearing the content we decided to release it.

Episode 76 - Interview with Mark Bone

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:43:00 EDT

In this episode, Gordon interviews Mark Bone, a stereographer here in Toronto about 3D post. It is important to note that the audio was never intended to be a part of a podcast but after hearing the content we decided to release it.

Episode 75 - Interview with Michael Doherty

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:44:00 EDT

This is our Halloween episode of The Cutting Room and to celebrate we interview Michael Doherty who worked closely with George Romero on Diary of the Dead, Survival of the Dead and others.

Episode 74 - Interview with Matthew Scott Part 1

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:06:00 EDT

In this episode, Gordon interviews Matthew Scott regarding his Edius demos. He also announces AOTG LIVE and our first streaming session.

Episode 73 - Interview with Geof Bartz Part 3

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:57:00 EDT

In this interview Gordon and Geof discuss the cutting of Pumping Iron. As well as some of the ethical issues when cutting documentaries.

Episode 72 - Interview with Angus Mckay and Jeremy Chilnick

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:23:00 EDT

Gordon interviews Angus Mckay of Avid and Jeremy Chilnick producer of Pom Wonderful presents the greatest movie ever sold. Listen to how they approached cutting docs and using Avids technology to tackle large amount of footage.

Episode 71 - Interview with Geof Bartz Part 2

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:19:00 EDT

In this interview Gordon and Geof discuss the cutting of Pumping Iron.

Episode 70 - Interview with Geof Bartz

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:24:00 EDT

In this episode Gordon interviews Geof Bartz, head of HBO's documentary editing department. They discuss his approach to breaking down the rushes and his work on Boy Interrupted.

Episode 69 - Edit Fest Interlude

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:31:00 EDT

In this episode we play a section from Edit Fest NY. The Lean Forward Moment Panel has Norman Hollyn as moderator and Larry Silk, Josh Diamond, Anne McCabe and Sabine Hoffman discussing their process and how they get their gigs.

Episode 68 - Dan May

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:21:00 EDT

Gordon Burkell sits down with Dan May, who heads BlackMagic Design's USA division. They discuss Resolve and color grading as well as some of BlackMagic Design's upcoming approach to breaking into the USA.

Episode 67 - Marco Paolini

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:03:00 EDT

In this episode, Gordon interviews Digital Film Tools Marco Paolini. Marco worked to develop Digital Film Tools plugins including Photocopy and Composite Suite Pro

Episode 66 - Lauren's Render Files 5

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:41:00 EDT

This episode, Gordon and Lauren discuss Edit fest prep for Toronto's Pub Night and Gordon interviews Bruce Sharpe of Singular Software! There's also our first fan art!

Episode 65 - Edit Fest LA 2011

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:11:00 EDT

Gordon and Lauren chat about edit fest and play a few clips

Episode 64 - Interview with Stephen Rivkin

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:34:00 EDT

In this eps. Gordon interviews Stephen Rivkin. The core focus of this interview is the editing process of Avatar. How to approach a film you cut three times.

Episode 63 - Interview with Stephen Rivkin

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:32:00 EDT

In this eps. Gordon interviews Stephen Rivkin, editor of Avatar, the Hurricane and Ali. In this eps. they discuss editing The Hurricane. Recorded during the G20 Riots.

Episode 62 - Interview with Dany Cooper

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:06:00 EDT

In this episode Gordon and Dany cooper discuss cutting Battlestar Galactica and more...

Episode 61 - Interview with Dany Cooper

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:20:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Dany Cooper, one of Australia's top film editors who has worked on such films as Australia, Beneath Hill 60 and Battlestar Galactica

Episode 60 - Lauren's Render Files 4

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:30:00 EDT

Lauren and Gordon discuss FWFR, Gordon interviews the founder of the Four Word Film Review and we prep for LA's Tea Time

Episode 59 - Edit Fest Extras

Thu, 9 Jun 2011 19:48:00 EDT

Just a quick little something extra for those excited about Edit Fest, This is was what was cut from the original podcast.

Episode 58 - Laurens Render Files

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:34:00 EDT

In this episode Gordon interviews Josh Apter, Lauren and Gordon announce their first ever pub night in LA, and they talk about Edit Fest and where to get tickets.

Episode 57 - Interview with John Rosenberg Part 2

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:31:00 EDT

Here's the second part to Gordon's interview with editor and author of The Healthy Edit John Rosenberg. They discuss his start in editing and the premise of his latest book.

Episode 56 - Interview with John Rosenberg Part 1

Fri, 13 May 2011 11:43:00 EDT

In this episode Gordon interviews editor and author of The Healthy Edit John Rosenberg. They discuss his start in editing and the premise of his latest book.

Episode 55 - Interview with Geoffrey Richman Part 3

Fri, 06 May 2011 11:22:00 EDT

In this part of the interview Gordon and Richman discuss cutting Moore's Sicko and the documentary Murderball.

Episode 54 - Interview with Geoffrey Richman Part 2

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:14:00 EDT

Gordon interviews Geoffrey Richman, editor of Sicko, Murderball, God Grew Tired of Us and The Cove. In this episode looks at how he tackled The Cove.

Episode 53 - Interview with Geoffrey Richman

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:14:00 EDT

Gordon interviews Geoffrey Richman, editor of Sicko, Murderball, God Grew Tired of Us and The Cove. In this eps. they discuss his approach to cutting.

Episode 53 - Lauren's Render Files

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:47:00 EDT

Lauren and Gordon discuss how Lauren lost the tip of her finger last week, the FWFR winner and Gordon interviews the Cut Notes developers.

Episode 52 - Ken Sallows Part 2

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:36:00 EDT

Ken Sallows is one of the top film editors in Australia and has worked on such critically recognized films as Chopper and Proof. In this episode we discuss Chopper and his work on In The Blink of an Eye.

Episode 51 - Ken Sallows Part 1

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:32:00 EDT

Ken Sallows is one of the top film editors in Australia and has worked on such critically recognized films as Chopper and Proof. He also played a major role in getting Murch's In The Blink of an Eye published.

Episode 050 - LAUREN'S Render Files?!

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:08:00 EDT

Lauren and I get to meet a lot of interesting people in our day to day life. Many outside the film editing world that play an important role in other communities. Lauren's render files has the two of us interviewing people in the film industry and discussing emails, tweets and messages from our listeners.

Episode 049 - Stuart Bass Interview Part 3

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:21:00 EDT

Stuart has worked on such acclaimed shows as "The Wonder Years", "Arrested Development", and "The Office". He has won an Emmy for "Arrested Development" and been nominated 5 times. In this episode Gordon and Stuart discuss cutting Arrested Development and The Office.

Episode 048 - Stuart Bass Interview Part 2

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:49:00 EDT

Stuart has worked on such acclaimed shows as "The Wonder Years", "Arrested Development", and "The Office". His haswon an Emmy for "Arrested Development" and been nominated 5 times.

Episode 047 - Stuart Bass Interview Part 1

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:06:00 EDT

Stuart has worked on such acclaimed shows as "The Wonder Years", "Arrested Development", and "The Office". His haswon an Emmy for "Arrested Development" and been nominated 5 times.

Episode 046 - Joe Leonard Interview Part 2

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:45:00 EDT

Part two of my interview with Joe Leonard, editor of Glee and director of How I Got Lost.

Episode 045 - Joe Leonard Interview Part 1

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:22:00 EDT

Part one of my interview with Joe Leonard, editor of Glee and director of How I Got Lost.

Episode 044 - Walter Murch Interview Part 2

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:45:00 EDT

Here's part two of my interview with Walter Murch. In this episode we sit down with Walter Murch, world renowned editor of such films as The English Patient and Cold Mountain. He is also author of "In the Blink of an Eye".

Episode 043 - Walter Murch Interview Part 1

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:01:00 EDT

In this episode we sit down with Walter Murch, world renowned editor of such films as The English Patient and Cold Mountain. He is also author of "In the Blink of an Eye".

Episode 042 - Andrew Weisblum Interview Part 3

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:43:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Andrew Weisblum the Wrestler.

Episode 041 - Andrew Weisblum Interview Part 2

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:19:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Andrew Weisblum, and discusses The Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Darjeeling Limited.

Episode 040 - Andrew Weisblum Interview Part 1

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:08:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Andrew Weisblum, editor of Wrestler, The Fantastic Mr. Fox and the current Black Swan.

Episode 039 - Sabrina Plisco Interview Part 3

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:56:00 EDT

This week Gordon wraps up his interview with Sabrina Plisco. Sabrina has cut on such films as Charlotte's Web and Mr. Magroium's Wonder Emporium.

Episode 038 - Edit Fest Day 4

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:21:00 EDT

John and Gord talk about Sally Menke, as well as editing reality.

Episode 037 - Edit Fest Part 3

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:58:00 EDT

On the opening night of Edit Fest Matt Chesse discussed how he got into film editing.

Episode 036 - Edit Fest Part 2

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:21:00 EDT

A Small look into Edit Fest LA scenes that influnece great editors.

Episode 035 - Edit Fest Part 1

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:56:00 EDT

A Small look into Edit Fest LA the opening Evening!

Episode 034 - Sabrina Plisco Interview Part 2

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:35:00 EDT

This is part two of Gordon's interviews Sabrina Plisco editor of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium and the upcoming film The Smurfs. They sat down at Deluxe NY to chat during Edit Fest NY

Episode 033 - Sabrina Plisco Interview Part 1

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:24:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Sabrina Plisco editor of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium and the upcoming film The Smurfs. They sat down at Deluxe NY to chat during Edit Fest NY

Episode 032 - Michael R. Miller Interview Part 2

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:18:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Michael R. Miller, editor of Swing Kids, Raising Arizona, Stigmata and Ghost World as well as many other great films. They discuss his work on cult classics like Farce of the Penguins and Strangers with Candy.

Episode 031 - Michael R. Miller Interview Part 1

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:25:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Michael R. Miller, editor of Swing Kids, Raising Arizona, Stigmata and Ghost World as well as many other great films. Also for those interested in Edit Fest check out www.editfestny.com

Episode 030 - Julian Clarke Interview Part 2

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:27:00 EDT

This week Gordon concludes his interview with Julian Clarke, editor of District 9. In this episode Julian talks about editing effects, working with Peter Jackson as a producer and much more. Also for those interested in Edit Fest check out www.editfestny.com

Episode 029 - Julian Clarke Interview Part 1

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:31:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Julian Clarke, editor of District 9. In this episode Julian talks about editing effects, and cutting a documentary/fiction style. Also for those interested in Edit Fest check out Edit Fest NY

Episode 028 - Bobbie O'Steen Interview Part 3

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:16:00 EDT

Here's part 3 of my interview with Bobbie O'Steen. Bobbie is an Emmy nominated editor and author of The Invisible Cut and Cut to the Chase. In this part we begin to discuss her second book, The invisible Cut To see her next interview/event check out her website at www.bobbieosteen.com

Episode 027 - Bobbie O'Steen Interview Part 2

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:46:00 EDT

Here's part 2 of my interview with Bobbie O'Steen. Bobbie is an Emmy nominated editor and author of The Invisible Cut and Cut to the Chase. In this part we begin to discuss her second book, The invisible Cut To see her next interview/event check out her website at www.bobbieosteen.com

Episode 026 - Bobbie O'Steen Interview Part 1

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:52:00 EDT

Here's part 1 of my interview with Bobbie O'Steen. Bobbie is an Emmy nominated editor and author of The Invisible Cut and Cut to the Chase. She also interviews editors and examines scenes with them in front of live audiences. To see her next interview/event check out her website at www.bobbieosteen.com

Episode 025 - Steven Rosenblum Interview Part 3

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:43:00 EDT

Here's the final part of my interview with Steven Rosenblum. In this part we focus on The Last Samurai and the cultural effects on editing.

Episode 024 - Steven Rosenblum Interview Part 2

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:10:00 EDT

Here's part two of my interview with Steven Rosenblum. In this part we focus on 3D editing. The video we mention is the youtube link below look to the 7:45 mark for the yoyo part.

Episode 023 - Steven Rosenblum Interview Part 1

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:05:00 EDT

Here's part one of my interview with Steven Rosenblum editor of Braveheart, Defiance and Blood Diamond. In this part we discuss working with directors and working on rhythms.

Episode 022 - Mark Livolsi Interview Part 3

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:50:00 EDT

Here's the final part of my three part interview with Mark Livolsi. Mark talks about editing The Wedding Crashers, cutting music for Cameron Crowe and working on the Devil Wears Prada.

Episode 021 - Mark Livolsi Interview Part 2

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:18:00 EDT

Here's Part 2 of my interview with Mark Livolsi. In this epsiode Mark talks about Vanilla Sky, The Wedding Crashers and The Devil Wears Prada. For those interested in The Conet Project visit the cutting room section of the Art of the Guillotine to link to it.

Episode 020 - Mark Livolsi Interview Part 1

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:18:00 EDT

Here's the first part to my interview with Mark Livolsi. Mark has cut for such directors as Cameron Crowe and worked on such films as Wedding Crashers and The Devil Wears Prada. The interview took place in August during Edit Fest 2009.

Episode 019 - Malcolm Jamieson Interview Part 2

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:22:00 EDT

The final part to our interview with Malcolm Jamieson, editor of such shows as Mad Men, Bored to Death and Nurse Jackie.

Episode 018 - Malcolm Jamieson Interview Part 1

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:31:00 EDT

Our first part of a two part interview with Malcolm Jamieson. Malcolm has worked on such hit shows as Nurse Jackie and Mad Men and is currently cutting for Bored to Death.

Episode 017 - Tom Haneke Interview Part 3

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:07:00 EDT

Here's the final part, part 3, of Gordon's interview with Tom Haneke, editor of such films as From Mao to Mozart, American Dream and American Teen. The focus of this weeks discussion is his work on the film American Teen and technology.

Episode 016 - Tom Haneke Interview Part 2

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EDT

This week Gordon continues his interview with Tom Haneke editor of such films as From Mao to Mozart, American Dream and American Teen. The focus of this weeks discussion is his work on the film American Teen.

Episode 015 - Tom Haneke Interview Part 1

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:08:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Tom Haneke editor of such films as From Mao to Mozart, American Dream and American Teen. Many of his works have gone on to win awards ranging from Emmy's to Oscars to Eddies. This interview is broken into 3 parts. Enjoy Part One where Tom talks about his start and working with pacing.

Episode 014 - Troy Takaki Interview

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:44:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Troy Takaki editor of such films as Fool's Gold, Stick it and Hitch.

Episode 013 - Michael Berenbaum Interview

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:41:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews film editor Michael Berenbaum. Michael is editor of Sex and the City both the Televsion Show and the Movie as well as War Inc. and the new show Nurse Jackie.

Episode 012 - Sam Kauffmann Interview

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:38:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews film editor, director and academic Sam Kauffman. Sam is the author of Avid Editing which is published by Focal Press and now has a fourth edition out. Sam's main focus as a filmmaker and editor is documentary and his work includes: Massacre at Murambi, Living with Slim and South Africa: Building Democracy

Episode 011 - Karen Pearlman Interview

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:51:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Karen Pearlman Australian film editor and author of Cutting Rhythms: Shapping the Film Edit. As part of the interview Focal Press has given us permission to place two chapters from the book online for editors and students to enjoy.

Episode 010 - Darryl Bates Interview

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:48:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Ken Dancyger author of The Technique of Film and Video Editing. As part of the interview Focal Press has given us permission to place two chapters from the book online for editors and students to enjoy.

Episode 009 - Ken Dancyger Interview

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:04:00 EDT

Episode 008 - Andres Landau Interview

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:43:00 EDT

This week Gordon interviews Andres Landau a young up and coming editor about getting started as an editor. This is a must for beginners as well or editors who have made major moves from country to country. Landau started out working in sound in his home land of Argentina. He restarted his career in Canada as a film editor.

Episode 007 - Kay Armatage Interview

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:51:00 EDT

This episode we're joined by Kay Armatage. Kay is a filmmaker, academic, and author who has worked for the University of Toronto and The Toronto International Film Festival. She is also a leading scholar on women in film.

Episode 006 - Alan Collins Interview

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:51:00 EDT

This episode we're joined by Alan Collins. Alan is an editor who has worked for such directors as David Cronenberg and Roger Corman. He's also edited television shows such as Degrassi Jr. High. The Cutting Room interviewed Alan via Skype from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Episode 005 - Christopher Nelson Interview

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:40:00 EDT

This week I interveiw Christopher Nelson. Christopher is the editor of The West Wing, Lost and Six Feet Under. He was also a part of the Television Panel at Edit Fest this summer.

Episode 004 - Dan Lebental Interview

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:52:00 EDT

This week I interveiw Dan Lebental. Dan is the editor of Iron Man, Elf, From Hell and much more! He was a part of the Effects Editing Panel at Edit Fest this summer and was recently nominated by the HPA for his work on Iron Man.

Episode 003 - Alan Heim Interview

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:47:00 EDT

Welcome to the show it is October 16th and today we will be interviewing Alan Heim an editor who worked on such films as Network, The Notebook and All That Jazz. He has won an oscar among many other awards. Recently he produced the film The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing.

Episode 002 - Michèle Hozer Interview

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:06:00 EDT

Welcome to the show it is October 08th and this is our second episode. Today will be an interview with Michèle Hozer an editor from Toronto, Canada who specializes in Documentary film editing. Check out her website at http://www.michelehozer.com

Episode 001 - Michael Tronick Interview

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Welcome to the show it is September 30th and this is our first show. Today will be an interview with Michael Tronick editor of such films as Hairspray, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, S.W.A.T. and much more. Check out his credits at http://www.imdb.com