The editing process in a documentary film is often long and tedious. I interviewed 20 people for this project, with a few more still on the list. Most of the interviews lasted for about 2 hours, which means I have approximately 40 hours of footage to be trimmed down to 70-80 minutes. A mammoth task, for sure.
These short clips help me get reacquainted with the interview footage, and force me to think about creating a beginning and an ending. Once I’ve selected the best interviews, I’ll go back and flesh them out by filling in the middle.
I’m excited about this short clip, as it’s the first interview with someone who has directly impacted my life. I was lucky enough to meet up with my 5th grade elementary school teacher, who still lives in Colorado. She is one of a handful of people I think of when I ponder on those who have influenced my life path in a dramatic way. She was the first educator who really understood how to handle me (to say I was a handful is something of an understatement). She knew exactly what to say, and she listened.
We shared a wonderful half-day together and this short clip is just a fraction of the advice and wisdom she dispensed during our interview.
The editing process in a documentary film is often long and tedious. I interviewed 20 people for this project, with a few more still on the list. Most of the interviews lasted for about 2 hours, which means I have approximately 40 hours of footage to be trimmed down to 70-80 minutes. A mammoth task, for sure.
These short clips help me get reacquainted with the interview footage, and force me to think about creating a beginning and an ending. Once I’ve selected the best interviews, I’ll go back and flesh them out by filling in the middle.
I’m excited about this short clip, as it’s the first interview with someone who has directly impacted my life. I was lucky enough to meet up with my 5th grade elementary school teacher, who still lives in Colorado. She is one of a handful of people I think of when I ponder on those who have influenced my life path in a dramatic way. She was the first educator who really understood how to handle me (to say I was a handful is something of an understatement). She knew exactly what to say, and she listened.
We shared a wonderful half-day together and this short clip is just a fraction of the advice and wisdom she dispensed during our interview.
Enjoy
http://www.theeldersfilm.com/interviews/dorcas/