Documentary First by Documentary First Productions
Documentary First Productions
Documentary First is your bi-weekly dose of fascinating stories, real-life adventures, and illuminating explorations. Join us as we delve into captivating and thought-provoking documentaries, and meet the filmmakers, experts, and visionaries behind them. Whether you're a seasoned documentarian, a filmmaker just starting out or simply a curious listener, Documentary First is your destination for in-depth storytelling, thought-provoking insights, and compelling entertainment. So tune in, sit back, and get ready for a journey of discovery, with Documentary First.
Categories: TV & Film
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In this episode, host Christian Taylor interviews award-winning editor Yvette Amirian about her journey from documentary to narrative editing. Yvette shares her experiences working on various projects, including "EXmas" and "It Takes a Village". She discusses the differences between editing documentary and narrative films, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of both. Yvette also offers valuable tips for breaking into the film industry, highlighting the importance of building relationships and being kind to others. She shares her perspective on being a woman in the editing industry and the challenges she has faced. The episode concludes with a discussion on choosing the right editing software and the evolution of editing technology. The importance of involving editors from the beginning of a project is emphasized, as well as the value of fresh eyes in the editing process. Yvette recommends the documentaries 'Three Identical Strangers' and 'The Other Side of Home' as must-watch films.
Takeaways:
• Building and maintaining relationships is crucial in the film industry.
• Networking and nurturing genuine connections can lead to opportunities and collaborations.
• Breaking into the film industry requires determination, perseverance, and a willingness to take on various roles and projects.
• Editing documentary and narrative films have different challenges and skill sets.
• Documentaries often require creating a story from scratch, while narratives involve working with scripts and existing footage.
• Living and working in Hollywood can provide unique opportunities and challenges.
• Having a supportive community and network is essential for success.
• Choosing the right editing software depends on the project and industry standards.
• Avid Media Composer is widely used in the industry, but other software like Premiere and DaVinci Resolve also have their merits.
• Early experiences with editing can shape an editor's understanding and appreciation for the craft.
• Involving editors from the beginning of a project can lead to a more cohesive and effective final product.
• Fresh eyes in the editing process can provide valuable perspectives and insights.
DocuView Déjà Vu:
Three Identical Strangers, 2018, 96mins, Watch on Hulu or Prime, IMDB LINK: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7664504/reference/
The Other Side of Home, 2016 - Short Documentary, 40mins, IMDB LINK: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5664922/reference/ Watch on Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en
Time codes:
00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts
01:32 Introduction of Guest, Yvette Amirian
03:47 Yvette's Journey from Documentary to Narrative Editing
09:15 Differences Between Editing Documentary and Narrative Films
13:18 Balancing Work and Family Life
15:10 Tips for Breaking into the Film Industry
19:36 The Importance of Building and Maintaining Relationships
22:13 The Value of Collaboration and Kindness in the Industry
27:16 Challenges and Progress for Women in the Editing Industry
30:44 Living and Working in Hollywood
39:49 Choosing the Right Editing Software
41:52 Evolution of Editing Software and Yvette's Experience
42:20 Introduction to Editing and Early Experiences
45:04 Discussion of the Film 'It Takes a Village'
50:05 The Importance of Involving Editors from the Beginning
52:21 Documentary Recommendations: 'Three Identical Strangers' and 'The Other Side of Home'
55:56 Conclusion and Appreciation
Previous episodes
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221 - Episode 219 | Editor Extraordinaire Yvette Amirian Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 0h
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220 - Episode 218 | Getting Distributed w/ Joe Amodei Part 2 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 0h
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219 - Episode 217 | Award-Winning Cinematography w/ Laela Kilbourn Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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218 - Episode 216 | Getting Distributed w/ Joe Amodei Part 1 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 0h
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217 - Episode 215 | Honoring WWII Veteran George Ciampa (Ep. 115 Re-release) Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 0h
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216 - Episode 214 | Entertainment Blogging w/ Josh Sharpe Thu, 04 Jan 2024
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215 - Episode 213 | Part 2 of "Dear Sirs" with Mark Pedri and Carrie McCarthy, PhD Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 0h
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214 - Episode 212 | Part 1 of "Dear Sirs" with Mark Pedri and Carrie McCarthy, PhD Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 0h
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213 - Episode 211 | Nick Bruckman - Not Going Quietly Thu, 23 Nov 2023 - 0h
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212 - Episode 210 | Gail Gilbert - Puppy Love Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 0h
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211 - Episode 209 | What's Your Focus? w/ Ken Burns - The American Buffalo (Part 2 of 2) Thu, 26 Oct 2023 - 0h
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210 - Episode 208 | What’s Your Focus? w/ Ken Burns - The American Buffalo (Part 1 of 2) Sun, 15 Oct 2023 - 0h
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209 - Episode 207 | Mastering Film Promotion with Andrew Cohen, A Guide for Filmmakers Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 0h
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208 - Episode 206 | Andrew Cohen of Impact24 (Part 1), Do You Need a Publicist? Thu, 28 Sep 2023 - 0h
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207 - Episode 205 | Nicolás Humberto Repetto Composer for "A Run for More" Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 0h
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206 - Episode 204 | Heartfelt Journey, Filmmaker's Healing with Craig Renaud Thu, 31 Aug 2023 - 0h
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205 - Episode 203 | Prehistoric Planet 2 with Anže Rozman and Kara Talve Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 0h
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204 - Episode 202 | Human Footprint - Part 2 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 - 0h
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203 - Episode 201 | Human Footprint - Part 1 Thu, 20 Jul 2023
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202 - Episode 200 | To The Stars Through Hardship - Per Aspera Ad Astra! Wed, 05 Jul 2023 - 0h
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201 - Episode 199 | Joe Amodei Returns with Cannes Report - Part II Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 0h
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200 - Episode 198 | Joe Amodei Returns with Cannes Report - Part I Fri, 09 Jun 2023 - 0h
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199 - Episode 197 | Sound Design and AI w/ Sound Designer of Citizen Sleuth - Part 2 Fri, 26 May 2023 - 0h
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198 - Episode 196 | Sound Design of SXSW True Crime Documentary, Citizen Sleuth, w/ Nathan Ruyle - Part 1 Thu, 11 May 2023 - 0h
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197 - Episode 195 | 3 Tools of Filmmaking w/ Award-Winning Director D. Mitry Thu, 27 Apr 2023 - 0h
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196 - Episode 194 | Top 5 Filmmaking Business Tips w/ Joe Amodei Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 0h
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195 - Episode 193 | Animation in Documentary Filmmaking - A Partnership Re-emerging Fri, 31 Mar 2023 - 0h
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194 - Episode 192 | Reactions to the Oscars and Keeping it Creative Thu, 16 Mar 2023
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193 - Episode 191 | Top 5 Cinematography Skills Needed with Chad Gilchrist Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 0h
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192 - Episode 190 | Got Taste? with Jeff Kurtenacker Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 0h
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191 - Episode 189 | The Music Cue Sheet - A Conversation with Jeff Kurtenacker Thu, 02 Feb 2023 - 0h
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190 - Episode 188 | New Year, New Beginnings Thu, 19 Jan 2023 - 0h
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189 - Episode 187 | Carentan Adventures Continued with Chad & Tayler - Part 2 Thu, 05 Jan 2023
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188 - Episode 186 | Carentan Adventures with Chad & Tayler Part 1 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 - 0h
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187 - Episode 185 | Breaking News and Company Updates Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 0h
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186 - Episode 184 | Rerun of Episode 142: Working, the Holidays and Giving Thanks Thu, 24 Nov 2022 - 0h
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185 - Episode 183 | The History of Distribution Sat, 12 Nov 2022
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183 - Episode 182 | Story Symposium Part 2 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 0h
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182 - Episode 181 | "Oh the Humanity!" Story Symposium Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 0h
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181 - Episode 180 | Coming to a Streaming Service Near You! Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 0h
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180 - Episode 179 | Movies, Updates, and More Movies Thu, 15 Sep 2022 - 0h
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179 - Episode 178 | Riding Solo - Quick Update Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 0h
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178 - Episode 177 | Small Wins Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 0h
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177 - Episode 176 | Distribution 2.0 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 0h
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176 - Episode 175 | More on Distribution and Next Steps Thu, 21 Jul 2022 - 0h
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175 - Episode 174 | Sound Perspective Thu, 14 Jul 2022 - 0h
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174 - Episode 173 | Mourning The Losses Thu, 07 Jul 2022 - 0h
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173 - Episode 172 | Notes From the Writer's Desk Thu, 30 Jun 2022 - 0h
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172 - Episode 171 | The Band is Back Together! (sort of) Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 0h
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171 - Episode 170 | And We're Back! Thu, 16 Jun 2022 - 0h