Finding the Frame - Editing Wicked & Musical Storytelling (feat. Myron Kerstein, ACE)

About this episode

In this episode, Chris Haigh interviews Myron Kerstein, ACE, discussing the art of editing and musical storytelling in film.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $50 off your first year by using the promo code FAPOD50 . And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers! Coupon Link: https://watch.filmmakersacademy.com/checkout/new?o=83067&d=FAPOD50 This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. In this episode of Finding the Frame , host Chris Haigh sits down with multiple Academy Award nominee Myron Kerstein, ACE , the lead editor behind blockbuster musicals like In the Heights , Tick, Tick... Boom! , and the global phenomena Wicked and Wicked: For Good . Kerstein shares his fascinating evolution from architecture student and collage artist to one of Hollywood's most trusted editors. He explains how his background in design and "found object" art informs his "mad scientist" approach to the edit suite, where he views the timeline as a blueprint for human emotion. The conversation explores Kerstein's early career…

People in this episode

Guest: Myron Kerstein Ace

Topics covered

• editing
• musical storytelling
• film production

Keywords

• Academy Award nominee
• blockbuster musicals
• cinematography

Sponsors

B&H, Hollyland

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Insta360, Nanlux-Nanlite Lights

Books & works: Finding the Frame - Editing Wicked & Musical Storytelling, Finding the Frame, Academy Award, In the Heights, Tick, Tick... Boom!, Wicked and Wicked: For Good, TV Nation, Weird Weekends

Places: Hollywood

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