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Articles by Michael Kunkes

About Michael Kunkes
A longtime contributor to Editors Guild Magazine (the predecessor to CineMontage) and the Guild's website, Michael Kunkes was a freelance writer and editor specializing in post-production, production and and animation. He passed away in March 2010.
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Mixing with Vision: Technical Directors Call the Shots

November 1, 2007

While Technical Directors are still looked to for crew leadership and a smooth-running show, changes are coming furiously.

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Minding Their Beats and Cues: Despite Some Discord, Music Editors Play On

September 1, 2007

Stephanie Lowry provides a roadmap to some of the issues being dealt with by the rank and file music editors. […]

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May the Sound Be with You: AMPAS Looks Back at Action-Adventure Sound Effects

July 1, 2007

Some excerpts from a panel of sound effects professionals. […]

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Mmmm… Popcorn: ‘The Simpsons’ Goes to the Movies

July 1, 2007

The Simpsons Movie will not feel like most animated films of recent years, what with its 2-D production and an almost minimalist soundscape. […]

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Read On!: Story Analysts Strive for More Recognition

March 1, 2007

The job of the story analyst goes way beyond reading a script. […]

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Byte Club: David Fincher on Digital Filmmaking and ‘Zodiac’

March 1, 2007

David Fincher spoke with CineMontage about ‘Zodiac’. […]

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‘Zodiac’ Sign: Angus Wall on the Cusp of FILMMAKING’S FUTURE

March 1, 2007

Zodiac’s main creative challenge was the effort to make the story feel alive, while telling it as efficiently as possible, […]

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Big Sound, Small Budget: Sonically Recreating the Sixties for ‘Bobby’

November 1, 2006

What comes through in ‘Bobby’, from start to finish, is the trueness of all the performances and the passion that went into making it. […]

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Cutting with a Conscience: Richard Chew

November 1, 2006

CineMontage spoke with Richard Chew as he was putting the finishing touches on ‘Bobby.’ […]

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Serial Thrillers: TV’s New ‘Kidnapped’ and ‘Dexter’ Present Challenges for Editors

September 1, 2006

Serialized dramas with one story arc per season aren’t a new thing in television. Two of them look particularly promising. […]

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