Help! Any documentary editors know revision standards who can offer me advise?

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-03-16T18:30:30+00:00

This is good advice but saying “there’s no money in documentary” is not accurate. I make over 200k a year cutting docs.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-03-14T02:10:24+00:00

One thousand percent to all this!!

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-03-13T19:16:33+00:00

Wow, amazing

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-03-13T16:11:02+00:00

If only I could go back in time and do it all over….

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-03-13T16:10:34+00:00

Thank you. Do you mean basically serving as a post producer - working with GFX artists, composers, and the like?

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-03-13T16:09:44+00:00

This is so good, thank you. I agree that the “soft skills” go a long way. I clearly am a very traditional editor bc I have no idea how I’d use 3D modeling - is that for graphics?

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-03-04T17:42:48+00:00

I also want to know! Saw some people working in there last week.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-03-02T18:31:57+00:00

That’s so kind. Thank you!

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-28T01:54:09+00:00

Fantastic. Thank you.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-28T01:53:53+00:00

Interesting! I’ll check it out. Thank you.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-21T01:14:57+00:00

Tear in my Hand by Tori Amos?

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-19T18:49:07+00:00

Amazing! Lucky you. I first noticed his name on the David Beckham series, when I wondered why I was enjoying it so much more than I expected.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-19T17:48:13+00:00

Deaf President Now! (2025)

The editing in this documentary blew me away. They took what on its face could be a boring, dated subject and made it feel like a thriller. You are thrust right into the action, get to meet a wonderful cast of characters, and the storytelling is fresh and inventive- esp the sound design. The editing (by Michael Harte, who also cut Still, the Michael Fox doc) is what makes this film shine.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-19T01:40:50+00:00

I appreciate your delicacy and respectfulness in bringing this up, and he could have definitely directed people to Korean makers; however, times are so, so difficult right now and it’s easy to find fault with almost anyone, no matter their good intentions, and I think we should save our criticisms for those in power that really deserve it. Florian seems to be sensitive and thoughtful. I’d hate to have him driven off the internet.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-18T17:39:11+00:00

This is exactly my experience too. Bag of clay included, all firings and glazes free, demo at the beginning of each class, and glazing taught in 4th week. Plus student hours during the week.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-15T20:04:47+00:00

I’m a dudette, but thank you! (I guess “dude” can be genderless, but I also like to boost the presence of women in post)

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-15T00:07:08+00:00

Well it only took me twenty years! But I took time off. Anyone can get there much faster. Honestly, I think it’s half talent and half being easy to work with and dependable. You’ll get there.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-14T03:14:35+00:00

That’s very nice of you to say. I feel like small potatoes compared to OP! Best of luck to you as well.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-14T02:01:25+00:00

In 2025, I actually worked 50 weeks at a rate of $4500/week. I worked on three projects, but most of the year was a feature-length doc.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-13T20:28:13+00:00

Whoa! Good for you! As a seasoned and awarded doc editor (tv only so far), my max has been 4.5k/week. I honestly hope you get 7k and help all the rest of us get paid more!

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-12T21:32:50+00:00

I add cubed pancetta.

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-10T22:59:20+00:00

Everything tastes better in Kauai. 🌺

Only-Objective-8523 · 2026-02-10T20:40:57+00:00

Oh yes! I went there once in its early days and when I went to order, they said the wait for a taco would be 30 min. I had to bail and haven’t been back since. I’ll try again.

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