Manhattan Edit Workshop

Manhattan Edit Workshop Podcast Network

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The Manhattan Edit Workshop Podcast Network includes the event series “Sight, Sound & Story” featuring the industry's best Editors, Cinematographers, Sound Designers, Colorists, and VFX Artists, as well as the "Talking MEWShop" interview podcast.

6d ago

The Cinematography of "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat" | DP Chris Darnell

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. Go behind the lens of Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat with Director of Photography Chris Darnell as he breaks down the cinematography and visual storytelling behind the comedy series. Company Retreat presents an unusual filmmaking challenge: nearly the entire cast is made up of actors—except Anthony, an unwitting participant whose genuine reactions help shape the story unfolding around him. How do you light, frame, and photograph a comedy when one of the central participants doesn't know he's part of a constructed story? Darnell joins moderator Chad Anderson for a deep dive into the production, exploring how cinematography, camera placement, lighting, performance, improvisation, and visual storytelling work together within the show's unique blend of scripted comedy and unscripted reality. The conversation also examines how decisions made behind the camera ultimately affect the edit, allowing filmmakers to capture authentic reactions while still creating the coverage necessary to tell a cohesive comedic story. Featuring: Chris Darnell, Director of Photography / Cinematographer Credits include Borat Subsequent Moviefilm and Bad Trip Moderator: Chad Anderson, Manhattan Edit Workshop & Brookdale Community College Presented by Sight, Sound & Story. Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications. Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft. We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. Follow, like and share Manhattan Edit Workshop on Social Media https://youtube.com/@mewshop https://www.linkedin.com/school/manhattan-edit-workshop/ https://www.facebook.com/ManhattanEditWorkshop/ https://www.instagram.com/mewshop/ https://twitter.com/MEWShop https://vimeo.com/mewshop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTpOOSGrCfKShrx15YojdQ https://open.spotify.com/show/1mruSxiCyvrBjddTZgxEQE?si=4fe2a051e0f044f8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manhattan-edit-workshop/id1455528822 Follow, like and share Sight, Sound & Story on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/SightSndStory/ https://twitter.com/SightSndStory https://www.sightsoundandstory.com/ #JuryDuty #CompanyRetreat #Cinematography #ChrisDarnell #DirectorOfPhotography #BehindTheScenes #Filmmaking #Cinematographer #Comedy #FilmProduction #VisualStorytelling #SightSoundStory #ManhattanEditWorkshop #MEWShop #Mewtube
Oct 29

"Black Rabbit": Director Ben Semanoff & Editor Vikash Patel on Storytelling

"Black Rabbit": Director Ben Semanoff & Editor Vikash Patel on Storytelling by Manhattan Edit Workshop Podcast Network
Oct 21

From Pirates of the Caribbean to VFX Editing | Christopher Capp on Creativity & AI

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. IIn Episode 41 of Talking MEWShop, veteran editor Christopher Capp shares the remarkable story of his career in film and post-production. From voicing Cotton's parrot in "Pirates of the Caribbean" to helping shape the evolution of visual effects editing, Christopher discusses the unexpected opportunities that defined his path in Hollywood. Discover how he broke into the industry, adapted to new technologies, and why storytelling and creative problem-solving remain the most valuable skills an editor can possess. Christopher also shares his thoughts on the future of AI, the changing role of editors, and practical advice for aspiring filmmakers looking to build lasting careers. Whether you're an editor, assistant editor, filmmaker, VFX artist, or film student, this episode offers valuable insights into the craft and future of post-production. Subscribe for more conversations with the editors, filmmakers, and creative professionals shaping today's entertainment industry. Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications. Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft. We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. Follow, like and share Manhattan Edit Workshop on Social Media https://youtube.com/@mewshop https://www.linkedin.com/school/manhattan-edit-workshop/ https://www.facebook.com/ManhattanEditWorkshop/ https://www.instagram.com/mewshop/ https://twitter.com/MEWShop https://vimeo.com/mewshop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTpOOSGrCfKShrx15YojdQ https://open.spotify.com/show/1mruSxiCyvrBjddTZgxEQE?si=4fe2a051e0f044f8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manhattan-edit-workshop/id1455528822 #TalkingMEWShop #ChristopherCapp #VideoEditing #FilmEditing #VisualEffects #VFX #PostProduction #PiratesOfTheCaribbean #HollywoodEditor #FilmIndustry #EditingCareer #Filmmaking #AssistantEditor #CreativeCareers #AIInFilm #Storytelling #ManhattanEditWorkshop #MEWShop #EditorLife #YouTubeCreatorsja #Mewtube
Oct 16

How Manhattan Edit Workshop Launches Editing Careers

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. Manhattan Edit Workshop has helped aspiring editors turn their passion into successful careers in post-production. In this special panel discussion, MEWShop alumna Elle Nava shares her experience in the Art of Editing program and discusses how the training, mentorship, and industry connections prepared them for careers in documentary, commercial, and narrative editing. The conversation also explores the evolving post-production landscape, including emerging technologies, changing workflows, and the creative and technical skills editors need to succeed in today's film, television, and digital media industries. Whether you're just starting your editing journey or looking to take your career to the next level, this episode offers valuable advice from professionals who have been there. Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications. Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft. We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. Follow, like and share Manhattan Edit Workshop on Social Media https://youtube.com/@mewshop https://www.linkedin.com/school/manhattan-edit-workshop/ https://www.facebook.com/ManhattanEditWorkshop/ https://www.instagram.com/mewshop/ https://twitter.com/MEWShop https://vimeo.com/mewshop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTpOOSGrCfKShrx15YojdQ https://open.spotify.com/show/1mruSxiCyvrBjddTZgxEQE?si=4fe2a051e0f044f8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manhattan-edit-workshop/id1455528822 Follow, like and share Sight, Sound & Story on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/SightSndStory/ https://twitter.com/SightSndStory https://www.sightsoundandstory.com/ #ManhattanEditWorkshop #MEWShop #Mewtube #VideoEditing #ManhattanEditWorkshop #Filmmaking #CareerDevelopment #PostProduction #talkingmewshop #ellenava #sixweekintensiveworkshop #sixweekalmuni #careersuccessstories
Oct 13

Jason Druss on the Future of Adobe Premiere Pro & Mobile Filmmaking

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. Join Jason Druss, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Adobe, for an in-depth conversation about the latest innovations shaping modern video editing. Discover how creators can shoot professional-quality ProRes RAW footage on smartphones, edit seamlessly with Premiere Pro and Premiere Rush/Mobile, and use LUTs to achieve cinematic color quickly. Jason also explores Adobe's newest AI-powered tools, including Generative Extend, advanced AI masking, and other workflow enhancements that are transforming post-production. Along the way, he shares insights into his career in creative technology, Adobe's vision for the future of video editing, and how emerging tools are empowering filmmakers, editors, and content creators to work faster and more creatively than ever before. Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications. Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft. We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. Follow, like and share Manhattan Edit Workshop on Social Media https://youtube.com/@mewshop https://www.linkedin.com/school/manhattan-edit-workshop/ https://www.facebook.com/ManhattanEditWorkshop/ https://www.instagram.com/mewshop/ https://twitter.com/MEWShop https://vimeo.com/mewshop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTpOOSGrCfKShrx15YojdQ https://open.spotify.com/show/1mruSxiCyvrBjddTZgxEQE?si=4fe2a051e0f044f8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manhattan-edit-workshop/id1455528822 #ManhattanEditWorkshop #MEWShop #Mewtube #TalkingMEWShop #AdobePremierePro #PremierePro #AdobeVideo #VideoEditing #FilmEditing #PostProduction #ContentCreator #Filmmaking #MobileFilmmaking #ProResRAW #GenerativeAI #GenerativeExtend #AIEditing #VideoProduction #CreativeTechnology #MotionGraphics #DigitalCreator #VideoEditor #JasonDruss #AdobeCreativeCloud #EditingWorkflow #ColorGrading #LUTs #CreativeCareer
Sep 30

The Evolution of Avid and AI Integration with Michael Krulik

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. In Episode 38 of "Talking MEWShop," with Avid Artist Relations and Content Creator Michael Krulik, we explore the evolution of Avid Media Composer. In this talk, learn how AI is being integrated as a "co-pilot" to enhance creative workflows, automate tedious tasks, and streamline editing processes. Michael also talks about advanced features like AI transcription, audio ducking, and customizable interfaces, all while maintaining the crucial human element of emotional storytelling. For over 25 years, Michael has worked with the Film, Television and Broadcast industries and has devoted most of his career to working with manufacturers of cutting-edge technology and evangelizing their tools. He works with the American Cinema Editors and has moderated several panels with top TV and Film editors at ACE's EditFestLA as well as presenting technologies at NAB, IBC, SuperMeet, SMPTE, DCS, LACPUG, HPA and other trade shows, seminars and industry events. And he not only works with editors, but he has even played one on TV; as the editor of the late Sydney Pollack in an episode of the TV show, Entourage Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications. Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft. We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. Follow, like and share Manhattan Edit Workshop on Social Media https://youtube.com/@mewshop https://www.linkedin.com/school/manhattan-edit-workshop/ https://www.facebook.com/ManhattanEditWorkshop/ https://www.instagram.com/mewshop/ https://twitter.com/MEWShop https://vimeo.com/mewshop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTpOOSGrCfKShrx15YojdQ https://open.spotify.com/show/1mruSxiCyvrBjddTZgxEQE?si=4fe2a051e0f044f8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manhattan-edit-workshop/id1455528822 #ManhattanEditWorkshop #MEWShop #Mewtube #AvidMediaComposer #VideoEditing #AIinEditing #PostProduction #CreativeWorkflow #michaelkrulik #joshapter #jasonbanke #talkingmewshop #filmediting #filmeditor #avid #AIinAvid
Sep 18

Behind Cutting the Perfect Crime

Go behind the edit as top film and TV editors reveal how suspense, pacing, and storytelling shape unforgettable crime dramas. What does it take to create the perfect crime story on screen? Join an accomplished panel of editors as they discuss the creative choices behind some of today’s most compelling crime dramas and thrillers. Moderated by Chad Anderson, this conversation features Byron Smith, ACE, Tyler L. Cook, Greg O’Bryant, and Stephanie Filo, ACE. Together, they’ll explore how editing shapes suspense, pacing, performance, and storytelling. The editors will share insights into their craft and creative process, from deciding what audiences should see—and what they shouldn’t—to building tension scene by scene. From first cut to final frame, this panel offers a behind-the-scenes look at the editorial decisions that shape compelling crime stories and keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Panelists: Byron Smith, ACE (House of Cards, True Detective, 1923), Tyler L. Cook (Sword of Trust, Do Not Watch), Greg O’Bryant (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Report, Brand New Cherry Flavor), and Stephanie Filo, ACE (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) Moderator: Chad Anderson (Manhattan Edit Workshop, Brookdale Community College)
Jul 31

Behind the Lens of Fallout: Cinematographers John Conroy, ASC, ISC & David Franco on Building the Wasteland

Step inside the visually stunning world of Prime Video's Fallout in this exclusive Sight, Sound & Story conversation featuring cinematographers John Conroy, ASC, ISC, and David Franco. Moderated by Chad Anderson, this in-depth discussion explores how one of the most beloved video game franchises was transformed into a cinematic television event through innovative cinematography, visual storytelling, and world-building. Drawing from their extensive experience in film and television, Conroy and Franco break down the creative process behind developing Fallout's distinctive visual language. From lighting and composition to camera movement, lens selection, and production design collaboration, the cinematographers reveal how they crafted a world that feels both grounded in reality and uniquely stylized. The conversation explores the challenges of adapting an iconic video game universe for television while preserving the atmosphere, scale, and tone that fans expect. Learn how the team balanced realism with dystopian aesthetics, created memorable environments across the Wasteland, and used cinematography to enhance storytelling, character development, and immersion. Featuring scene breakdowns and behind-the-scenes insights, this episode provides a rare look at the technical and artistic decisions that helped make Fallout one of the most acclaimed television adaptations of a video game franchise. Whether you're a cinematographer, filmmaker, film student, content creator, or fan of Fallout, this episode offers valuable insights into the craft of visual storytelling and modern television production. Moderator: Chad Anderson (Manhattan Edit Workshop & Brookdale Community College) Panelists: John Conroy, ASC, ISC (Fallout, Luther, Penny Dreadful) David Franco (Fallout, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Resident Evil: Afterlife) Topics Covered The cinematography of Fallout Adapting a video game for television Visual storytelling and world-building Lighting techniques for dystopian environments Camera movement and composition Creating the look of the Wasteland Collaboration between cinematography and production design Television cinematography workflows Scene breakdowns and creative decision-making Behind-the-scenes of Prime Video's Fallout

The Manhattan Edit Workshop Podcast Network includes the event series “Sight, Sound & Story” featuring the industry's best Editors, Cinematographers, Sound Designers, Colorists, and VFX Artists, as well as the "Talking MEWShop" interview podcast.

Creator

Manhattan Edit Workshop Podcast Network
Years Active

2019 - 2026
Episodes

79
Rating

Clean
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