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The Lord of the Rings - A PODCAST SPECIAL
In this episode, River and Tony interview Jamie Selkirk, the legendary film editor and producer known for his work on the Lord of the Rings trilogy. They discuss Jamie's experience at the Oscars, his early collaborations with Peter Jackson, and his involvement in the Lord of the Rings films. Jamie shares insights into the editing process and the challenges of working on a trilogy. They also touch on other films Jamie has worked on, such as Bad Taste, Heavenly Creatures, and The Frighteners. In this conversation, Jamie Selkirk, the editor of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, discusses the process of editing and the importance of performance in filmmaking. He explains how editing can enhance a performance and create a cohesive narrative. The conversation also delves into specific scenes from the films, such as the battle on Pelennor Fields, and explores the editing techniques used to build tension and emotion. Selkirk also mentions the challenges of pacing and maintaining the audience's engagement throughout the films. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the extended editions of the films and Selkirk's current projects.
Key Takeaways
Takeaways
Jamie Selkirk won an Academy Award for best editor on the Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
The editing process for the Lord of the Rings films involved multiple editors, with each editor working on a different film in the trilogy.
Peter Jackson's directing style involved shooting multiple takes to ensure he captured the desired performance.
The budget for the Lord of the Rings films increased as the project evolved, with the first film receiving the majority of the funding.
The editing team focused on maintaining a consistent style and performance throughout the trilogy. Editing is a process of finding the best performance and using different shots to create a cohesive narrative.
The editor must consider pacing and rhythm to maintain the audience's engagement.
Specific scenes, such as the battle on Pelennor Fields, were carefully edited to build tension and emotion.
The extended editions of the films include additional scenes that were not necessary for the theatrical release.
Jamie Selkirk is currently involved in the Miramar Creative studio and editing and sound post-production for Victoria University.
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