
WHAT OUR MEMBERS DO: Aurora De Lucia, Picture Editor
Where are you currently employed? I’m finishing up on “Battleground,” a nationally syndicated show covering the “battleground states” of […]
Where are you currently employed? I’m finishing up on “Battleground,” a nationally syndicated show covering the “battleground states” of […]
“When opportunity knocks, dive in to the best of your ability, crush it, and do not be afraid to fail.” […]
“The visual effects editor is a conduit between the editorial and visual effects departments. We need to identify and track all visual effects in the film from inception to completion.” […]
“I did not come to Los Angeles to pursue editing; I initially wanted to be a comedy writer.” […]
“It happened by chance. Editing wasn’t always a clear passion for me.” […]
By Patrick Z McGavin The French-American picture editor Celia Beasley is a rebel who likes to cut against […]
“My main advice is to form bonds with your colleagues and mentors. Ask questions, stay in touch, and be vulnerable.” […]
“It can be scary to think about the state of the industry and the livelihood of the professionals in it, but my instinct has always been to lean on the community and to have solidarity in the face of that uncertainty.” […]
“My job is to help make the editors’ day less hectic, so I assist them with graphics, sound work, and mostly technical problems that affect them. Sometimes an assistant editor gets the opportunity to edit a scene or two, but everything we do is to help the editor.” […]
“In my opinion, it’s a three-dimensional career.” […]
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