Tail Pop
The Coen Brothers’ ‘Miller’s Crossing’
I have always been envious of those who came to the business because of their love and passion for films. I was born into the film industry and didn’t appreciate my proximity.
Year: 2010
Columns
When Tax Incentives Become Incendiary
The Editors Guild, along with Local 52 and other New York production unions, will continue to lobby the politicians in the future and promote our industry.
Features
Film School Confidential: Does It Really Matter?
In the age of YouTube, making movies no longer seems complicated. With an expanding range of visual media and easy access to affordable camcorders and editing software, many can shoot and arrange scenes without a big crew.
Getting Organized
Local Legend
The history of Local 683 is one of very active involvement by the rank and file membership.
Features
‘Resident Evil’ Edit Team Operated in Another Dimension
“3-D doesn’t have to be things constantly flying in your face. If you feel like you’re immersed within this space in front of you and interacting with this fantasy world, that’s the perfect cinema.” – Niven Howie
Features
Putting the Flow in Workflow
How we work, and the creativity that results from these endeavors, are highly dependent upon the palette of available picture editorial, sound editorial and re-recording mixing tools.
Features
Slave to the Rhythm: Niven Howie
“I let the actors’ eye movements guide my cuts. When an actor looks to someone else, I wait until they’ve looked, then cut to where they’re looking. It’s a simple thing, but when it’s not done right, it feels very weird.” – Niven Howie
Features
The Zimmermen: A Hollywood Editing Dynasty
Such strong ties are borne at home. But for this family, they are also the result of years spent together in Hollywood’s cutting rooms. All three sons have learned the master craft of picture editing under the tutelage of the paterfamilias, otherwise known as “Big D.”
Book Reviews
Open to Criticism: Chronicling Cinema’s Most Exclusive Club
‘The Complete History of American Film Criticism’ is an encyclopedic effort to chronicle the rise and flowering of film criticism in the 20th century
Columns
The Fine Line of Freelancing
Freelancing is certainly not for everyone.
