116. The Art of Authentic Storytelling: A Conversation with Film Editor and VFX Artist Spencer Houck

Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, sits down to interview editor and VFX artist Spencer Houck. You may know his work from Cobra Kai, Pitch Perfect, Bumper in Berlin, Community, Super Troopers 2, HAPPILY, and Silent Retreat. Spencer focuses on the importance of various editing aspects such as continuity, non-verbal communication, and the use of actors' eyes. He also highlights the importance of non-verbal communication in creating authentic and truthful stories, specifically mentioning the role of an actor's eyes in conveying emotion and meaning. This episode is a must-listen for a peek into the creative process of editing and the crucial role it plays in bringing stories to life.

— Challenges of Editing Films & TV Shows

— Editing Movie Trailers vs. Film/TV Editing

— Importance of Understanding the Story and Characters

— Editor's Cut, Director's Cut, Producer's Cut

— Weighing Pros and Cons of Cutting Scenes and Characters

— Importance of Continuity for both Editors and Actors

— Being Aware of One's Physical Self on Camera

— The Power of Non-Verbal Communication in Film and TV

— How Eyes Effect Performance

— The Role of Editors in the Filmmaking Process

— Inspiration for Getting into Editing

— Editing Heroes and Influences

— Staying True to Authenticity and Truth in Storytelling

Episode Resources:

• Spencer's IMDb
• Spencer's Official Website
• Follow Spencer on Instagram and Twitter @spencerhouck
• "How to Avoid the Cutting Room Floor and Editor's Guide for On Camera Actors" by Jordan Goldman

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