Go Inside the Editing of "Top Gun: Maverick"

Editor Eddie Hamilton tells us about cutting Top Gun: Maverick, building his career, and working with Tom Cruise.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Making the jump from editing shorts to major blockbuster films 
• Advice for setting your bar high and doing the best work you can possibly do   
• Ultimate escapism and which movie made Eddie fall in love with the film industry 
• Whether shooting IMAX footage changes the direction of the story 
• Little stick jets, iPhones, and other tricks used during filming Maverick
• Working with heavy hitters of the film industry and the one-person committee of Tom Cruise
• Passion, hard work, and delivering a great night at the movies 
• Cutting scenes for the big screen and why every second matters
• Stress testing scenes to provide an emotional journey for the audience   
• Reshooting until it’s exactly right to create the perfect movie  
• Editing tips for filmmakers and helping your audience connect to the characters    

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