David Fincher’s Editor Reveals The Key To Make ANY Edit Work

The Editing Podcast

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Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: 0:00 David Fincher’s Editor Kirk Baxter 01:00 Use Riverside 02:18 Why Hiding Blinks Creates Intention 05:05 - The David Fincher Editing Style 09:50 - Choreographing The Vicious Fight Scene in The Killer 12:29 - Letting Sound & Music Guide Your Edit 13:57 - Comment “Storyblocks is cool” 15:00 - Hooking Your Audience In The First 5 Minutes 16:23 - How To Cut With Intention 18:14 - Breaking Down The Sniper Scene in The Killer 25:15 - The Magic Of Vertical Sound Cutting 27:53 - Breaking Down The “Cool Girl” Sequence in Gone Girl Hosts: ​⁠ @JordanOrme and @HillierSmith ​ Guests: ​⁠Kirk Baxter Editor: ​⁠ @tysonpellegrini @hilliersmith Executive Producer: Vishnu Vallabhaneni Thumbnail: @davidaltizer Welcome to The Editing Podcast, where storytelling meets the art of post-production. In this riveting episode, hosts Hayden Hillier Smith and Jordan Orme sit down with none other than the master editor behind the brilliance of David Fincher's cinematic wonders—Kirk Baxter. We delve deep into Kirk's illustrious career, spanning iconic films that have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. From “The Social Network” to “Gone Girl” to his most recent thriller, “The Killer”, Kirk Baxter's editorial prowess has shaped some of the most memorable moments in film history and has influenced the editing landscape forever. In this episode, we dissect the mesmerizing opening sniper scene, a sequence that hooks audiences from the first frame. Kirk takes us behind the scenes, sharing the secrets of crafting tension and suspense that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. We also explore the intricacies of "The Killer's" visceral fight scene, a jaw-dropping display of editing finesse that elevates the film to a new level of intensity. Kirk Baxter's insights into the creative decisions behind each cut and the rhythmic flow of the sequence offer a rare glimpse into the mind of a true editing maestro.