The Editing Podcast

Michelle Khare Made The Best Editing On YouTube, Here’s How

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Jun 15, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Last-Minute Talking Head Saved A Character Arc

  • The team discovered Kevin's personal motivation late and shot a last-minute talking head to include it.
  • That late addition strengthened Kevin's arc and the film's emotional stakes.
ANECDOTE

Arena Scene Was Poetic Lying

  • Garrett filmed Kevin taking Michelle into the arena and used music variations to turn that moment into a thematic payoff.
  • They later revealed the arena scene was actually watching a different fight, an example of 'poetic lying' in editing.
ADVICE

Retrofit Setups After Final Cut

  • After finishing the final scene, rewatch earlier footage to add setup shots that pay off later.
  • Recut training selects to foreshadow specific fight moments like the nosebleed or technique.
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