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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