Editor Zack Arnold, ACE was a devotee of The Karate Kid long before he joined the post team for seasons two and three of Cobra Kai . As Zack puts it, "The Karate Kid was my Star Wars". How he made the transition from fan on the couch to editor on the Avid was emblematic of Zack's "don't hold back" approach to life and career. He knew what he wanted and he went for it. And Zack's passion for the show and the work he's done comes through loud and clear in this episode of The Rough Cut. Zack not only talks about how he got the job but also; the process of incorporating sights, sounds and themes from the original films...navigating your way through a montage...keeping sound simple in offline and avoiding the "Bourne" effect in fight scenes. Plus, Zack explains why you should Optimize Yourself if you want to have a long, healthy, happy career in the film and television industry!

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