Making a lead actor vanish into thin air without a single visible cut is the ultimate test of an editor’s technical precision. If you have ever wondered how high-end visual effects are seamlessly integrated into a raw timeline, you are in the right place. This article is a direct excerpt from Music Video Editing, the final […]
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Editing has often been regarded as one of the most stressful professions in the world — maybe ranked second only to neurosurgery. For Myron Kerstein, ACE, that stress becomes his fuel. From the indie-cool of Garden State to the massive, operatic scale of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked and Wicked: For Good, Kerstein has cemented himself […]
Cinematography Tip: Fix Sony Burano Magenta Color Shift The world of filmmaking has transformed dramatically over the years. Cameras have evolved from bulky, cumbersome devices to sleek, powerful machines capable of capturing breathtaking imagery. We’ve come a long way from the days of film, where color correction was a laborious process relegated to post-production. Today, […]
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetle-Edited! (feat. Editor Jay Prychidny) Get ready to scream with laughter (and maybe just a little bit of fright)! This spooky season, Finding the Frame kicks off with the strange, unusual, and utterly delightful. Join your hosts Chris Haigh and Steven Napolitano as they sit down with the incredibly talented Jay Prychidny, CCE, […]
Advanced Cosmetic Fixes: DaVinci Resolve Tutorial In the world of film and television, even the most flawless actors may require subtle enhancements to their appearance. Traditionally, the realm of cosmetic fixes has been the domain of visual effects artists, armed with sophisticated tools and techniques. However, with the advancements in color grading software and techniques, […]
If you’re a RED camera user striving for perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and noise-free footage, then mastering the art of black shading is your golden ticket. This simple yet crucial technique, often overlooked by beginners, is a secret weapon wielded by industry professionals like Shane Hurlbut, ASC, to elevate their RED camera footage to a […]
Go beyond the story of Griselda, the woman otherwise known as the “Black Widow,” with the editor of the Netflix limited series, Joaquin Elizondo. Joaquin shares his journey of becoming a Netflix editor and emphasizes the importance of putting yourself out there, communicating your goals, and having a strong support system to achieve success in […]
Optimize Yourself and Your Filmmaking Career (feat. Zack Arnold, ACE) Award-winning Editor Zack Arnold, ACE (Cobra Kai) stopped by Filmmakers Academy to join Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC on the Inner Circle Podcast. A champion of wellness for his fellow post-production peeps, Zack shares healthy changes that filmmakers can start today that will make an […]
Essential Skills Every Assistant Editor Should Know No editor could possibly meet the high expectations of a TV show or film without a reliable assistant editor (AE). Nevertheless, your success depends on hiring the right kind of assistant editor for you and your project. Luckily for us, Joaquin Elizondo shares his hiring process and reveals […]
Navigate the Film Industry like an Entrepreneur with Edgar Esteves Award-winning filmmaker and activist Edgar Esteves drops into the Filmmakers Academy studio to chat with Brendan Sweeney about what it takes to create a successful business in the film industry. Listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2020, Edgar discusses some serious truths about the […]
Where to Start with the Color Grade Many colorists will approach a film in different ways. David’s approach comes from what he learned over the course of 25 years. Hopefully, there are some small nuggets you can use for your own approach to color correction. You’re going to learn: About the color grading process How […]
EditMentor recently unveiled its latest virtual workshop with award-winning editor and YouTuber Sven Pape. The YouTube Kickstarter workshop reveals what you need to know in order to be a successful content creator. We live in the era of online prosperity where you can make a career out of creating videos for YouTube. This means you […]
I sat down with Filmmakers Academy mentor Joaquin Elizondo for episode 35 of his Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast. Post-production is full of its own unique challenges separate from production. But let’s face it, sometimes they get overshadowed compared to some of the harrowing stories we hear from life on set. Together, Joaquin and I take […]
Joaquin Elizondo created Hollywood Editing Mentor because he wanted to share knowledge and help other editors. When Joaquin relocated to Los Angeles, he had been working as an editor in broadcast media for 15 years (since 2002). Before even considering a mentorship, Joaquin thought he could reach his career goals alone. However, it wasn’t until […]
Dune is a space epic set 10,000 years in the future that blends medieval and sci-fi aesthetics. The film is an adaptation of the 1965 Frank Herbert novel. The plot follows the 15-year old Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and House Atreides as they accept the stewardship of the desert planet Arrakis which carries the universe’s […]
This free recorded webinar from Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Michael Cioni reveal the secrets to maintaining your relationship with how your movie looks from concept to delivery, lens test to final product.
Vote for your very own Best Picture Oscar 2020 and find out how voting happens for the Academy Awards in this article by HA writer Chris Haigh
I’d like to start by thanking Cody, Daniel and everyone at Musicbed for such an incredible community. We love all of your followers and everyone that’s a part of their company because it gives artists so many tools to create with. I’ve got some excerpts from an interview I had with Musicbed at NAB 2017 with added images and explanations to spice things up even more! Enjoy!
I want to show the comparisons of what most people would do with a Mac Pro in maxing it out, seeing the cost and then seeing what a nearly maxed out HP would be, for the same price point. The idea is that you wouldn’t have to max out an HP to get the performance you are looking for and you will be able to save a lot of money in doing so.
When I first started out as a colorist assistant, I thought the colorist’s job was primarily to set unique and interesting “looks” for music videos, commercials and feature films. Yes, that is certainly a major component, but once I began to sit in the colorist’s chair, I quickly realized there was so much more to it than that!
