Notes from the cutting room

Practical writing on pacing, sound, and story — the decisions behind the cuts.

Editing craft · 6 min read

Every cut is a promise to the viewer. Here is how I decide what stays, what goes, and what the story is really about.

Sound · 5 min read

Audiences forgive a soft shot; they never forgive bad sound. A mix-led workflow for edits that feel expensive.

Process · 4 min read

Good feedback makes good films. How to give revision notes that get you a better cut, faster.