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

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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.