Burbank based AlphaDogs Post Production will host another installment in the series of editors panels at the Editors’ Lounge on Friday, October 28th. This month’s topic is “Why Did You Make That Edit” with a moderated panel discussion. The event will be held at the American Legion 940 W. Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506 beginning at 6:30 p.m.nnThe panel discussion will center on the creative side of editing and will be moderated by journalist and owner of Mobilized TV, Debra Kaufman. “This will be a great opportunity to focus on the art and aesthetic decisions of editing. It’s easy to focus on the technology that enables the art and forget the real reason we do what we do. I look forward to hearing from this talented group of editors about how they’ve developed their craft.” Kaufmann said.nnIt takes more than just equipment to get a great edit. Editing takes a talented individual who can engage an audience emotionally through creative decision making. The editor plays a crucial role in how the story will be told. On hand to discuss why specific editing choices are made, rather than how include; Feature Film Editor, Mark Goldblatt (The Terminator, X-Men), Episodic TV Editor, Andrew Seklir, (Battlestar Galactica) and Photographer/Music Video Editor, Bee Ottinger.nnVisit www.editorslounge.com or contact AlphaDogs Post Production to reserve your spot now. nnnnAbout the Editors’ LoungenThe Editors’ Lounge is a hands-on seminar for industry professionals. Each month, dozens of professionals in the production and post-production industries exchange ideas, discuss trends and learn about new technologies; allowing editors to have their questions addressed objectively. To learn more visit www.editorslounge.com.
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Union’s Tim Thornton-Allan Edits Santa’s ‘Naughty List’ for Toyota
We may not get a second chance to make a first impression, but when the opportunity presents itself to right our wrongs in time for Christmas, we should seize the moment. In a new holiday spot for Toyota, a little boy realizes he is probably on Santa’s “Naughty List” and resolves to do something about it. The spot was created via Conill Advertising, produced by MJZ, directed by Fredrik Bond, and edited by Tim Thornton-Allan of Union Editorial/Los Angeles and Marshall Street Editors/London. Watching a program on his iPad in the back seat of his dad’s Toyota Tundra, our young protagonist receives a warning: “If you’ve been naughty, Santa won’t bring you any presents.” The lad wastes no time: “Papa! Turn back!” he commands. Father and son proceed to make the rounds, stopping at school, the neighbors, and elsewhere around the neighborhood, to set things right and deliver apologies. The boy even goes so far as to make amends with his little sister - returning the head of a favorite doll. The child’s restitution has the desired effect, and on Christmas morning, he receives exactly the gift he’d asked for. Judging by what he does next, he may have his work cut out for him next year, but we can all just take things one “Naughty List” at a time. Read More