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use the titles you wish. it really doesn’t matter in the end. i was just trying to make the point that a ‘film editor’ should not have to physically cut the film to have this title. in my opinion the ‘film’ in film editor means ‘movie or feature’. that’s it.
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“You should be specific because if someone assumes you know how to cut film and you don’t it could become an awkward first impression situation.”
this is just weird to me. i wouldn’t give my card out to people that don’t understand the difference between a film editor, spot editor, negative cutter, etc. what we are talking about is a title, not the specific duties involved (i.e. editing with the actual film print). if i’m a lead guitar player in a band, does the title shift when i change over from an electric to an acoustic? the physical aspects of the artisan’s tools involved are irrelevant. film editor = movie editor. you don’t have to actually switch the ‘film’ to ‘movie’ to end the confusion. it’s okay.
the nature of everyone’s job in the world is quickly changing, and you’re saying the titles should change with it as well. smiley face here.
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this is crazy talk. many films are cut on NLE by many great film editors. if i’m a photographer, and start using a digital camera, does this mean i am no longer a photographer?
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film editors are feature editors in my eyes. there are a ton of do it yourself ‘features’ being done these days, so it is a tough subject. many of these i would call a hobbyist editor (though i don’t think they consider this their title), but there are those who know what they are doing (maybe they went to film school for starters). it’s obvious that hollywood type films are cut by film editors, it’s tough after that.
nearly everything i cut is on film, but i call myself a spot editor.
this would be a good question to the A.C.E.
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welcome the generation ‘Y’ i’m experiencing this as well. the younger they are, the less the motivation. and it’s not like they are teenagers. can’t wait until they try to make a real living.
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the best thing to do if wanting to be a creative spot director or editor is to keep at it. do the spec work. do the favor jobs. but always be working on your reel and relationships. expect to be used and abused when starting out. as long as it ends up on the reel. the tough thing is that many things you will do will not be worthy of the reel (only show the best of the best). so be diligent. as bob stated, breaking into the ad side is tough. this business is darwinism at it’s best for sure. but i’m certainly having a blast being a creative spot editor. good luck.
i think your topic has manifested itself into a preaching service. sorry.
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i would also think if you were to mail a copy to yourself and don’t open it, that would count as hard evidence that you own it on such and such date at such and such address, etc.
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if = it
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well the rule thing is always going to be a little off in this business, but i can say this.
rule 1: is if funny?
rule 2: make it funny
rule 3: is if funny yet?
rule 4: try something completely different if it isn’t funny yet. and return to rule 1. -
tanks. the ESPN spot would be the nearest thing to that dynamite flick. wink.