“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 the grain.   The Oakland-native showed no hesitation in making …

“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 …

“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 …

“In my opinion, it’s a three-dimensional career.”

“I have always been drawn to storytelling through various mediums, whether it’s through sound or visual media. It was during my time at Berklee College of Music that I delved …

“I would love to do some immersive-type sound design or sound editorial for a Disney attraction. That’s been a lifelong dream of mine.”