I’m a big fan of Art of the Title an excellent magazine style site showcasing innovative and inspiring title sequences in addition to the celebrated classics. With HD versions of the titles, the creators are interviewed exploring their ideas, inspiration, and techniques used.
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What does an editor actually do?
I love this video. The role of the editor is often misunderstood and subsequently devalued but as you can see explained below, our contribution to the piece is crucial.
Marvellously subtle and detailed animation by Dave Penn (sixfingers) and equally delightful sound design by James Locke-Hart.
The video is promoting online training in the craft of the edit.
THE EDITOR from Inside The Edit on Vimeo.
Wildebeest short, from the Filminute festival
Watched some of the international one minute shortlisted entries from the Filminute festival. It’s interesting that after a few less than gripping ones, it becomes difficult to not abandon a disappointing film after the first 20 seconds. The good films are the ones where I’m not checking the duration, or as in the animation below where … Read more
“Western Spaghetti” another great PES stop motion.
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