#6: Editing short form documentary films
Making Docs - A podcast by London Documentary Network
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In this episode we visit VICE Media in London, where we speak with their award winning lead video editor Marta Velasquez to get practical advice on editing short form documentary films. Hosted by Karoline Pelikan (@PelikanPictures) and Paul Hulligan (@paulhully). ------------------------------------ Episode guide: 00:52 - Marta's editing journey 03:04 - Opening with impact – The first shot is the most important 04:46 - The narrative structure in short docs 05:40 - The ethics of editing - taking care of your contributors 07:05 - The editing process 12:46 - Tips for the editing work 14:30 - The first rough cut screening 18:55 - Preparing the film for post production 22:00 - Top 3 Tips for editors 25:03 - Changing male structures: having diverse film teams 26:30 - How do you get a job at VICE?
