How Does an Editor Think and Feel?

For the past ten years, I’ve been editing professionally. Yet one question always stumps me: “How do you know when to cut?” And I can only answer that it’s very instinctual. On some level, I’m just thinking and feeling my way through the edit. So today, I’d like to describe that process: how does an editor think and feel? A very special thanks to David Poland for the use of DP/30 clips. And a very special thanks to Aso for the use of his music. For educational purposes only. You can donate to support the channel at Patreon: And you can follow us through Taylor’s Instagram: Taylor’s Twitter: Tony’s Twitter: Tony’s Facebook: Music: Aso - Soul Traveling (Freddie Joachim Remix) Harry James - I’ve Heard That Song Before Harry James - You Made Me Love You Shigeru Umebayashi - Yumeji’s Theme Aso - Jazz Intro Nujabes - Perfect Circle (Instrumental) George Benson - On Broadway (Live) Interview Clips: DP/30 Michael Kahn (2011) Michael Caine - Acting in Film (1987) DP/30 Thelma Schoonmaker (2013) DP/30 Thelma Schoonmaker (2011) BAFTA - Walter Murch on Editing (2013) Recommended Reading & Viewing: On Film Editing by Edward Dmytryk Cut to the Chase by Sam O’Steen & Bobbie O’Steen In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch The Conversations with Walter Murch by Michael Ondaatje Help us caption & translate this video!