Introduction to Editing in Film

What is editing in film? the art and craft of cutting and assembling finished films.

Why is editing significant to filmmaking? editing techniques are simple to create but can leave profound effects in visual storytelling and how the audience absorbs information.

Who is responsible for editing? the film editor.

Famous film editor:

Thelma Schoonmaker

Thelma Schoonmaker is an American film editor. She's received numerous awards including three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Lion in 2014 and the BAFTA Fellowship in 2019. 

Noteworthy movies: 

-Raging Bull (1980)

-Casino (1995)

-Cape Fear (1991)

-Gangs of New York (2002)

-The Aviator (2004)

-The Departed (2006)

Editing is like the finishing touch for a film, it ties everything together. Realizing how much work is put into editing makes me realize it's an aspect of my filmmaking process that I shouldn't take lightly. I initially thought editing would be the easiest part of making my film but after doing all this research I realize it might actually be the hardest.