Editors on Editing w/ “Good Side of Bad” Editor: Edgar Burcksen

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this episode the gang chat about the upcoming NAB convention, industry trends, including the ongoing integration of AI into production workflows, a few big news items and, a fun discussion about the many myths that plague post production chat rooms. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things to get excited about. Show notes:Show Notes:NAB related links:https://www.nabshow.com/https://nab25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/#/searchtype/sessiontrack/search/SMPTE%20Future%20of%20Cinema/show/allhttps://www.nabshow.com/las-vegas/conferences-and-workshops/postproduction-world/Village Roadshowhttps://deadline.com/2025/03/village-roadshown-chapter-11-bankruptcy-warner-bros-arbitration-1236328231/Apple TV + losing a billionhttps://www.theverge.com/news/633591/apple-tv-plus-losing-1-billionApple TV+ Studios Are Finally Coming To Life In Culver City — Here’s What To Expecthttps://secretlosangeles.com/apple-tv-studios-culver-city/OpenAI and Google ask the government to let them train AI on copyrighted content   https://www.theverge.com/news/630079/openai-google-copyright-fair-use-exceptionhttps://www.npr.org/2025/03/20/nx-s1-5334497/carl-erik-rinsch-netflix-fraud-fbihttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7308126987758313474/https://www.provideocoalition.com/the-angry-editor-template-search-is-the-new-music-search-time-suck/https://www.engadget.com/ai/amc-theatres-will-screen-a-swedish-movie-visually-dubbed-with-the-help-of-ai-130022232.htmlhttps://blog.frame.io/2018/09/04/creating-video-for-blind-and-deaf/One Cool Thing:Katie: Hot air ballooningMichael: Adobe Translate and Lip Synchttps://news.adobe.com/news/2025/03/adobe-summit-2025-adobe-ai-platform-unites-creativity-marketingScott: https://putonthebrakes.org/

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Jules Bruff and Althea Root about their collaboration with editor Edgar Burcksen.  Celebrated for his work on projects such as the Emmy-winning "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles," Berkson was known for his mastery of storytelling through editing, a talent he brought to his final project, The Good Side of Bad.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.And thank you to Sohonet for their support! Check out their site here: ⁠⁠https://www2.sohonet.com/editorialWant to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this episode, the gang chat about the challenges facing the Visual Effects industry, the power of the Youtube streaming platform, how it helps a new generation of content creators and, how AI might help or hinder us production folk in the years to come. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things to get excited about. Show notes:Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Features in Premiere ProThe VergeBrief Summary: Adobe launched new AI-driven functionalities in Premiere Pro, including a visual recognition search that allows users to find video clips by describing their content, enhancing editing efficiency.The VergeDirect Link (Article): https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349299/adobe-premiere-pro-after-effects-mediaintelligence-search (validated within date range)Publication Date: January 22, 2025Adobe Launches AI Video Tool to Compete with OpenAIBrief Summary: Adobe released Firefly Video Model, an AI video generation tool integrated with Premiere Pro, offering 1080p clips and aiming to enhance film and TV production workflows.ReutersDirect Link (Article): https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/adobe-launches-ai-video-tool-compete-with-openai-2025-02-12/Publication Date: February 12, 2025https://www.provideocoalition.com/adobes-new-firefly-generative-ai-video-model-is-live/Media Composer 12.2024 finally works natively on Apple silicon…but the Nexis client does not, and running 12.2024 means you have to run a newer OS that the black trash cans can’t run.https://www.provideocoalition.com/avid-media-composer-is-now-apple-silicon-native/No more MiniDVs (and recordable blurays):https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/sony-is-halting-production-of-recordable-blu-ray-minidiscs-and-minidv-cassettes-140030225.htmlMore people are watching YouTube on connected TVs than mobile devices:https://www.newscaststudio.com/2025/02/11/youtube-connected-tv/HPAhttps://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/michael-cioni-hollywood-hpa-1236321816/Technicolor Closinghttps://variety.com/2025/film/news/technicolor-begins-to-shut-down-1236319436/Mill employees offered new jobs:https://deadline.com/2025/02/technicolor-the-mill-dream-machine-fx-1236300387/Life After Pi:https://youtu.be/9lcB9u-9mVE?si=isWCTyX_B3XJLyO8One Cool Thing: KH Igor Ridanovic used notebookLM to take the raw dataset from the 2024 rates survey and make a podcast (YouTube link):2024 U.S. Post Production Salary Survey Report (Unofficial)MK: Quickture shows assembly/radio edits inside Premiere Pro and Media Composer. Analytical AI vs GenAI. Audio only, computer vision coming soon.https://www.quickture.com/SS: The mock trailer that helped sell Cobra Kai (Twitter/X link):https://x.com/jonhurwitz/status/1895163930118393978

In this episode of the My First Film podcast, director Francis Galluppi shares the extraordinary journey of creating his debut feature film, The Last Stop in Yuma County, on a budget of under $1 million. Francis discusses the pivotal decisions that brought the project to life, including his intentional approach to writing stories rooted in real locations and his friend's life-changing decision to sell his house to fund the film.   Francis also reflects on how he secured his dream cast by writing heartfelt letters to actors he admired, showcasing the power of persistence and genuine passion in filmmaking. His candid insights into navigating the indie film world, embracing unconventional methods, and staying prepared at every turn make this episode a must-listen for aspiring filmmakers. For those looking to make their first feature, Francis offers invaluable advice on turning constraints into creative opportunities, building trust with collaborators, and remembering that there are no rules in independent filmmaking.  Stick around until the very end to hear a quick update on Alec’s first film, Petunia. You can find My First Film anywhere you listen to or watch podcasts, as well as on social media @MyFirstFilmPod and MyFirstFilmPod.com - thanks for listening!

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this, the first episode of the year the gang tackle a few salient subjects like, the increasing technical demands in post-production roles, the intersection of technology and creativity, generational shifts in career aspirations and, how AI might just fuel our creativity in the future. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things for us post production people to get excited about. Show notes:One Cool ThingKatie:https://notebooklm.google.com/ turns information into a podcast (deep-dive conversation), which I can listen to to get a quick deep-dive into a topic. Scott:Challenger - A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space By Adam HigginbothamMichael:Cursor -https://www.cursor.com/https://apnews.com/article/nvidia-ces-2025-jensen-huang-keynote-ecd262c4c55d575e41d51441f6c4ac1dhttps://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-personal-supercomputer-ces/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/the-brutalists-ai-controversy-explainedhttps://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/oscars-consider-requiring-films-disclose-ai-use-brutalist-1236299063/https://news.delta.com/delta-host-first-its-kind-ces-keynote-experience-sphere-las-vegashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeepSeekhttps://www.respeecher.comhttps://elevenlabs.io

In this final 2024 episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Louise Ford to discuss her fabulous collaboration with director Robert Eggers on his film Nosferatu.  Louis has edited such excellent films as Don't Breathe, Thoroughbreds, Wildlife and Bad Education. As well as her collaborations with Robert Eggers on The Witch, The Lighthouse and the Northman, she has now helped him to create the terrifying tale, Nosferatu.  Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this bonus episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Joe Walker to discuss his fabulous collaboration with Denis Villeneuve on Dune: Part Two. Joe has edited such phenomenal films as Hunger, Shame, 12 Years a Slave, Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune: Part One.  Across his career, Joe has accumulated four BAFTA nominations, five ACE nominations, and one win for Arrival, and three Oscar nominations and one win for Dune: Part One. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Nick Emerson.  Nick has edited such singular projects as Starred Up, I Am Not a Serial Killer, Lady Macbeth, Emma, Life After Life, Idiot Prayer and Eileen. Now he has brought his exceptional skills to the powerful film Conclave. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this end of year episode, the gang take it in turns to give an update on the year past and, what we might expect in 2025. The discussion covers trends in software and hardware solutions, the economic challenges of the post-production industry and the shift in the types of career opportunities. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things for us post production people to get excited about.  Scott:   https://www.youtube.com/@keystoneproductionnetwork8729 https://support.apple.com/en-mo/guide/iphone/iph4e76f5667/iosMichael 14'' 4K UHD IPS 3840x1100 Stretched Bar Touch Screen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXL1NXVS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Katie  https://youtu.be/Ggg45-e4oj0?si=ndqhisqo2nlYLzkk

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Myron Kerstein. Myron has edited such fantastic projects as Garden State, Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, Crazy Rich Asians for which he was nominated for the Eddie Award, In the Heights and, tick… tick…Boom! for which he was co nominated for the Oscar and won the Eddie.  Now he has brought his magnificent skills to the incredible film. Wicked. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. And thanks to Sohonet for their support! Check out their site here: ⁠⁠https://www2.sohonet.com/editorial Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!