Light Work: Resources for Emerging and Mid-Career Photographers

Sophia Betz — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:51:40 -0400

This blog was contributed by Sara Felsenstein, ZIO Editorial Assistant.

The mission of Light Work is to support photographers and artists involved in digital imaging. Based in Syracuse, New York, they offer exhibitions, projects, facilities, grants, residencies, and publications to assist artists in the field.

Artist in Residence: Thomas Haneke

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:44:19 -0400

Zoom In Online is proud to present Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence Series. This recurring segment spotlights the creative insights of renowned film editors, all Resident Artists from Manhattan Edit Workshop's Six Week Intensive Course in the art of editing. In this week’s episode, Tom Haneke talks about the challenge of sorting through hours of dailies from a single camera shoot on the music documentary High Fidelity, the assumptions you need to avoid in filmmaking and how a screening with outside perspectives always helps you realize where your film stands and what needs to be fixed. Haneke’s work includes Barbara Kopple’s Academy Award-winning documentary American Dream and My Generation (which he also co-directed). He’s also edited From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China and He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin’, which both received Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature. To purchase Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence podcasts in their entirety click here.

Artist in Residence: Jeffrey Wolf

Mike Raffensperger — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:45:11 -0400

Zoom In Online is proud to present Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence Series. This recurring segment spotlights the creative insights of renowned film editors, all Resident Artists from Manhattan Edit Workshop's Six Week Intensive Course in the art of editing. In this week's episode, Jeffrey mourns the loss of the apprentice editor and explains how editing is a young person's field due to the advancement of education and access to films. He also talks about editing room dynamics, recalling an anecdote of an unnamed director who purposefully created tension during post and how important it was to keep the film Holes truthful to its source material. Jeffrey has worked regularly with Ted Demme (The Ref, Snitch) and John Waters (Cecil B. Demented, A Dirty Shame). To purchase Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence podcasts in their entirety click here.

Artist in Residence: Michael Berenbaum

Mike Raffensperger — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:25:06 -0400

Zoom In Online is proud to present Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence Series. This recurring segment spotlights the creative insights of renowned film editors, all Resident Artists from Manhattan Edit Workshop's Six Week Intensive Course in the art of editing. In this week's episode, Emmy Award-winning editor Michael Berenbaum talks about how editors are often on their own in having to "figure it out" when it comes to continuity. He explains that continuity is not often a top priority depending on how fast paced the cutting and pacing are. He also reveals how he never watches his editing material beforehand for TV shows, explaining that even if he had the time, it would all blend together. Michael's work on Sex in the City scored him three Emmy nominations and one win. Other TV work includes The Wire and his feature film resume includes Hollywoodland and Sex in the City: The Movie. To purchase Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence podcasts in their entirety click here.

Artist in Residence: Christopher Tellefsen

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:12:44 -0400

Zoom In Online is proud to present Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence Series. This recurring segment spotlights the creative insights of renowned film editors, all Resident Artists from Manhattan Edit Workshop's Six Week Intensive Course in the art of editing. In this week's episode, famed editor Christopher Tellefsen explains his creative process while editing. He recommends watching the entire cut often during the edit process while remaining open to changing or swapping cuts until the deadline. Chris' notable works include the Academy Award-winning Capote, M. Night Shyamalan's The Village, Analyze This, and 2006 Sundance award winner A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. To purchase Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence podcasts in their entirety click here.

Artist in Residence: Alan Heim

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:44:25 -0400

Zoom In Online is proud to present Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence Series. This recurring segment spotlights the creative insights of renowned film editors, all Resident Artists from Manhattan Edit Workshop's Six Week Intensive Course in the art of editing. In this week's episode, Academy Award-winning editor Alan Heim recalls anecdotes from his directorial career that shaped his growth. He explains the process of choosing the best cut, likens editing to making a silent film, and affirms a primary tenet of filmmaking - editing is never complete. Alan won an Oscar for All That Jazz, and other notable works include Lenny, Hair, American History X, and The Notebook. To purchase Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence podcasts in their entirety click here.

Artist in Residence, Bill Pankow

admin — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:02:56 -0400

Artist in Residence: Curtiss Clayton

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:07:01 -0400

Zoom In Online is proud to present Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence Series. This recurring segment spotlights the creative insights of renowned film editors, all Resident Artists from Manhattan Edit Workshop's Six Week Intensive Course in the art of editing. This week's episode features award winning editor Curtiss Clayton discussing the fact an editor only borrows the film from the director, who is ultimately responsible for owning the tough filmmaking choices that can make or break any piece. Curtiss' credits include Made, To Die For, Buffalo '66, Brokedown Palace, and most recently, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford . To purchase Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence podcasts in their entirety click here.

Artist in Residence: Steven Rotter

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:46:54 -0400

Zoom In Online is proud to present Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence Series. This recurring segment spotlights the creative insights of renowned film editors, all Resident Artists from Manhattan Edit Workshop's Six Week Intensive Course in the art of editing. This week's episode features Academy Award winning editor Stephen Rotter discussing the role of today's assistant editor, establishing pace in long-form narrative storytelling and staying abreast of the latest changes in technology. Stephen's credits include The World According To Garp, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Parent Trap, What Women Want, and most recently the Disney hit, Enchanted. To purchase Manhattan Edit Workshop's Artist in Residence podcasts in their entirety click here.

Artist in Residence: An Introduction

admin — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:57:19 -0400