The editors of Netflix's '3 Body Problem' say that some of the hardest scenes to cut might seem like the easiest. Michael Ruscio, ACE, discusses maintaining the integrity of a scene with massive dialogue edits.
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-3BODY-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-3BODY-pod

Art of the Cut with the editors of Netflix's epic '3 Body Problem.' Dealing with notes is a huge part of the process of getting a story to where it needs to be.
Some get more than others. :-)
READ: bit.ly/AOTC-3BODY-blog
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-3BODY-pod
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George Conway Even dogs now know that MAGA Republicans are dangerous people, but some humans can't figure that out, really ? 🤦‍♂️

Art of the Cut fans. Have you ever listened to the Tonebenders podcast? Put this on your listen list! They just rebroadcast on podcast with Randy Thom about SFX spotting sessions. Check it out.

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Tonebenders Podcast

Do Art of the Cut fans like interviews about animation editing? Be honest! What should I do?

Yes Boris sponsors Art of the Cut, but I have to say that they have very creative ways to discover the right effect for your project - and the factory presets are actually great jumping off places. I repost this ‘cause it’s a great tip

Folks are raving about Shogun.
Art of the Cut talks to the editors.
Dealing with notes and acting as a valued and open collaborator is a key to the job...
and to getting the NEXT job!

READ: bit.ly/AOTC-Shogun-bl…
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Shogun-pod
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I'm guessing that Elon Musk is not loving that Trump is trending negatively on Twitter constantly, so now there's no more 'trending' section in Twitter? One snowflake billionaire helping another snowflake billionaire.

To say that I am proud and humbled by this endorsement is an understatement.
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Lots of fans wanted to hear from the Shogun editors! Here it is: (podcast has been up... blog is finally ready!)
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LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Shogun-pod
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I just delivered the proofed galleys of my Art of the Cut, Volume II book to my publisher. There's so much good information in there for editors at every level. My publisher confirmed that the book will be available mid-July of THIS year. Pre-orders get priority! :-)
I can't

Art of the Cut discusses editing 'SHOGUN' with editors Aika Miyake and Maria Gonzales this week. So many interesting topics to explore!
READ: borisfx.com/blog/aotc (coming soon)
LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-Shogun-pod
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Editing has to be a process. Everyone needs to realize that the 'editor's cut/assembly/compilation/script edit' is NOT the end of the process. It's the start.

What's YOUR process? This one seems to work great for Kelly Stuyvesant, one of the editors on 'Griselda.'
Check out her Art of the Cut interview.
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A few days ago, I posted a tweet that twisted MAGA into knots because I pointed out that Democrats are better for the economy.

You didn't like that, MAGA? Dry your tears, and take it from your stinky emperor, Don Fartleone.

Watching dailies is a skill. Everyone has their own approach. There's no right or wrong way... but there must be 'a way.' Kelly Stuyvesant, ACE, editor of 'Griselda' talks to Art of the Cut. Have you listened to the latest? Have you browsed the archives?
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Walter Murch, ACE, discussing editing's role in storytelling beyond the script in the soon-to-be-released second volume of Art of the Cut.
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Live from Morocco, it's Art of the Cut! 'Griselda' editor Kelly Stuyvesant talks about how character development requires specific edit choices, the importance of taking a leap of faith with a music cue to achieve greatness, and creating a safe place for creativity to flourish.

Sometimes to save a scene you love you, need to cut it to the bone - and in doing so, make it better than it ever was. Check out this awesome conversation with ACE Eddie winner, Inbal Lessner, ACE on cutting the Netflix doc mini-series 'Escaping Twin Flames.'
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Documentaries with difficult topics - like cults, sex abuse, and the other evil that humans do to each other - cause second-hand trauma to the editors who work on them. To quote Hillstreet Blues: Be careful out there.
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LISTEN: bit.ly/AOTC-TwinFlame…