Bluey's Brisbane Five Years of Bluey With Editor David Peterson
Oct 29, 2023
David Peterson, a Brisbane-based editor and screenwriter who helped shape many Bluey episodes, discusses his path into the show and early studio life. He describes building animatics from storyboards, the editor’s role in pacing and emotion, and tackling wild scripts like Dad Baby. He also recalls favourite episodes and why a clear show ethos matters.
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Editor Builds The Show Before Animation
- Animation editing builds the episode before it's animated using storyboards and voice to create animatics that guide production.
- David Peterson explains editors assemble static boards into timed animatics, then animators animate shots over four-week cycles and editors reintegrate them.
Involve Editors Early To Shape Timing And Emotion
- Treat editors as creative architects by involving them early to shape story and timing.
- Peterson's role assembling animatics guided animation timing and shot selection, influencing final emotional beats.
Pre-Edit Animatics To Avoid Wasted Footage
- Pre-editing animatics lets creators test storytelling decisions without costly shoots and saves wasted footage later.
- Peterson says pre-editing helped choose what to keep instead of filming multiple versions and discarding most shots.