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MTW 011: What’s it like to be an assistant editor for Marvel Studios on Wanda Vision? - Scott Jacobs

06.29.2021 - By Master The Workflow, Inc.Play

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Today I'm talking with Scott Jacobs to find out what’s it like to be an assistant editor at Marvel Studios on their hit Disney+ show Wanda Vision. In this exclusive interview, Scott gives us the inside scoop on things like; how to get into a cutting room? What's required of assistant editors on a massive Hollywood show? The importance of networking to move your career forward, and how he finds a work life balance in this demanding field.   

Scott's list of credits on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2931791/

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Table of Contents  

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00:00 - Introduction

01:08 - What got you interested in film editing?

04:27 - How did you get your foot in the door?

08:36 - What's the biggest difference between features and TV?    

11:32 - Do you prefer working in TV or features?     

14:00 - Tell us about your experience working in animation.     

15:47 - What are the differences between a 1st & 2nd assistant editor?     

18:00 - What are your biggest challenges as a 1st assistant editor?     

20:50 - How has working remotely changed the job for you?     

22:25 - What remote system are you using     

22:58 - Are you using a proprietary remote setup?     

24:26 - You've cut quite a few short films. How do you find short films to cut?     

28:46 - How do you find a work/life balance in our business?     

31:37 - What's your advice to people who want to become film editors?  

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