In this episode I do a deep dive with my assistant Natalie Boschan into every vital step of our editorial workflow at Empire from day one until delivery of a locked episode. We discuss in detail the systems we’ve developed to become a more efficient and productive team over the years. Although we use Avid at Empire, the organizational systems and templates we’ve created can be applied to any NLE workflow in scripted, reality, documentary, or otherwise.
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Topics of Conversation:
- How we set up our projects before every new episode
- How to spend more of your time being creative
- The foundation of being efficient – media management and organization!
- Why folder structure in your NLE is important
- How to eliminate errors like working on the wrong sequence, version etc.
- Why you should build an elements project
- Ritualizing behaviors and time management
- Google Drive and why it’s so easy to use in a post workflow, especially if you want to go paperless
- How Trello can REVOLUTIONIZE your workflow for scripted and documentary
- Eliminating human error with checklists in Trello
- How making templates can eliminate “brain drain” and “time sucks”
- Mistakes happen–make sure you don’t make the same mistake twice!
- Build the checklist that works for you
- Organizing email with Trello
- How being organized and efficient will help you get more jobs!
Useful Links:
Ep 47 – Master Trainer Maxim Jago on Being a More Efficient Editor
Show Credits:
This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, the show notes were prepared by Natalie Boschan, and this show is executive produced by Kanen Flowers. We are a member of the THAT STUDIO podcast network.
The music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Dorian Cheah from his brilliant album ARA.
Zack Arnold
Zack Arnold is an award-winning film & television editor (Burn Notice, Empire, Shooter, Glee), member of the American Cinema Editors, a documentary director (GO FAR: The Christopher Rush Story), and creator of the Optimize Yourself program (formerly ‘Fitness In Post’). He helps ambitious creative professionals like you learn how to more efficiently manage your time, energy, and attention so you can maximize your creative focus and minimize procrastination, depression, and burnout. After all, what’s the point of killing yourself for the sake of your career if you don’t have energy to spare for the most important people in your life?