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Dear Members,
What an exciting month it has been, with Oscars coming thick and fast for Australian Feature Mad Max Fury Road, with Margaret Sixel taking home the editing award from the BAFTA’s, ACE, Oscars and even our own Film Critics Circle of Australia award.
It is a good reason to celebrate, so it was exciting to be able to join forces with the APDG and ASSG and Kennedy Miller to party with the Oscar winners. Of course film-making is all about collaboration, so we also congratulate the post production team, which includes ASE members: editor Mark Perry and past president Jason Ballantine ASE, with Matt Town and Nicole Thorn, Kelly Cameron, Cindy Rodriguez and Jack Swart, ASE lifetime member.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for your support which has enabled us to be involved in this celebration, in particular Avid, Audio Network and AFTRS.
You may be aware that at the end of last month some of our other editors were up against Fury Road in the Film Critics Circle Award for editing. Which sadly meant the fine editing of ASE members Dany Cooper ASE and Tania Nehme, along with Andy Canny and Jill Bilcock ASE was left a little bit in the dust..
It seems extraordinary, but planning is already underway for this year’s ASE awards night, with our inveterate party people Jane St Vincent Welch ASE, and Andrea Lang ASE forging ahead with Margaret Slarke and Sophia Habib to ensure we have what promises to be a very glamorous affair.
It is great to see the events that have been held and are coming up in Queensland and Victoria, which are covering technical and creative issues for editors, assistants and visual effects artists. You can read about these further in the Newsletter, and stay tuned for events which are currently being planned for WA and NSW.
And a reminder that the Executive committee has put the draft rate card on the ASE website for our full members to review and comment. We have received a lot of feedback, it is great to see so much interest. The draft will be open for your feedback until 30th March, your comments will remain anonymous, so if you haven’t yet, please have a look and give us your thoughts.
We would love to have a broad range of comments from the various departments - HOD’s and assistants, on both the terms and conditions, as well as the actual rates. The more help you can give us in understanding your concerns and expectations, the better this reference tool will be.
You will find it in ‘wages and conditions’ under the Resources tab, and can email your thoughts to office@screeneditors.com.au
As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, a video has now been added to the tribute page for Suresh Ayyar, so take a moment to have a look and reflect on Suresh’s fine body of work.
Many thanks to Frans Vandenburg ASE and Dany Cooper ASE for instigating and following through the collation and production of this short film. A host of filmmakers and colleagues contributed stills and clips, with help from Debbie Sander at the AFTRS Library. All this material was sensitively edited by ASE members Alison Myers and Scott Dyer.
And finally, don’t forget to send in pictures and stories from the cutting room, you could win one of our classic Australian DVD’s to add to your film library.
Fiona Strain ASE
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QUEENSLAND
On Thursday 17 March, ASE Queensland arranged our first PostInsiders of the year. Over 30 people were treated to a fantastic evening at BREEDER, one of Australia’s leading motion design studios.
Motion editor Alex Gee and Technical Lead Chris “Moe” Morris gave our members great insights into how their small and dynamic team design, produce and edit acclaimed work such as the opening credits for HBO’s drama series TRUE DETECTIVE (season 1) and Syfy’s THE EXPANSE. It was fascinating to learn how a local and very passionate team of artists is able to attract and generate work of such consistently high quality.
A big thanks goes out to BREEDER producer Candace Marshall, who helped organise the event and so generously provided our members with free beer and pizza. Much appreciated guys!
Up Next:
The ASE and Cutting Edge is proud to present THE FUTURE OF EDITING, a special panel disussion with top Queensland editors at the upcoming Gold Coast Film Festival.
We’ll look at the craft of editing, emerging trends and industry changes. This event is a must for emerging talent, filmmakers and film lovers alike.
WHEN: 4.30pm-5.30pm, Friday 1 April
WHERE: Lounge Room, Arts Centre Gold Coast
Book your free ticket here.
Until next time,
Axel Grigor ASE
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ASE Mentorship Scheme
The Mentor Scheme provides mentorship for members of the guild who may be starting a new career in the editorial world, or seeking to change their genre. It aims to pair an experienced editor who can advise and guide a 'Mentee' in their work as an Editor or Assistant Editor. Our mentors work in the fields of Commercials, Television Drama, Feature Films Documentary and Factual TV. The scheme has been designed to help further your career and develop as an editor by receiving support, encouragement and inspiration.
“I thought the mentorship program gave me excellent exposure to the world of editing, and aided in my continuing development as a professional.” - Nick Barber, Mentee
“It was a delightful experience and one I hope to continue” - Garth Thomas, Mentor
For further details and applications please visit:
http://www.screeneditors.com.au/resources/mentor-scheme/
We also encourage any members who are interested in mentoring to contact the scheme co-ordinators. It is a great way to participate in the guild and strengthen the community by passing on knowledge. We would love to hear from experienced Factual, Doco and Drama Editors as well as Assistants and Online
Editors.
Andrew Cooke and Christine Cheung.
Mentor Scheme Co-ordinators.
mentorship@screeneditors.com.au
Celebrating MAD MAX - FURY ROAD Bafta and Oscar wins
George Miller, Fiona Strain ASE, Margaret Sixel and post team: Matt Town, Mark Perry, Jasper Susi, Justin Tran, Elliot Knapman, Mandy Eyley and Andrew Corsi
On Saturday at the AACTA bar, Event Cinemas Bondi Junction, the ASE joined with the ASSG & the APDG to celebrate the hard work and excellent achievement by our peers on Mad Max: Fury Road; all academy award winners were present including Director George Miller.
Australia earned a record number of Oscar and BAFTA wins and nominations - culminating in awards to: Colin Gibson a.p.d.g - production design, Lisa Thomson - set decoration, Lesley Vanderwalt - make up and hair, Elka Wardega - senior prosthetic artist, Damian Martin - prosthetics supervisor, Margaret Sixel - editing, Ben Osmo - sound mixing and David White - sound editing.
Our President, Fiona Strain ASE, shared a funny anecdote about working with Miller, and gave a wonderful introduction for Margaret Sixel, Academy Award winner for best editing, saying “What Margaret did with Fury Road was not just bring the frenetic action to screen with very little dialogue to guide it, but make it real, make the audience gasp and duck and weave; to feel the adrenaline while understanding and enjoying the characters journey.” A statement everyone in the audience agreed on.
Sara Bennett, Life Member of the ASE, rejoiced in Margaret’s success, sharing an anecdote about how she helped to give Margaret her first start in the industry. After this Margaret spoke about how she recalled that time with Sara and truly believes that it is the duty of experienced editors to guide young editors and pass down the knowledge accrued through years of editing.
The event came together incredibly quickly to take advantage of a small window when we had so many of the winners together, so we would like to thank Margaret Slarke for her herculean efforts dealing with the administration of the event, and apologize to members and sponsors who were unable to make it due to short notice. We hope to have some more photos of the afternoon as they come through.
It was truly a wonderful evening for everyone, and the ASE would like to thank Avid, Audio Network & AFTRS for contributing to the event. Thanks also to Jane St Vincent Welch ASE and Brianna Cook for their help on the day.
 
NSW SUNDOWNERS
The 21st of February saw the first Sundowners of the year for NSW guild members at the Wayward Brewery in Camperdown. Editors both young and old chatted about rates, how everyone got started, and the director/producer/editor relationship amongst other things. A great mix of experiences gave way to many perspectives in an informal setting surrounded by craft beer tastings, children making techincolour fans, and 'Edit Suite Dog' Eva making the rounds for some pats.
Congrats to Julien Chichignoud - winner of Fiona's production shirt challenge - for his 'I'm a Tay Man' Tee. The film - about a group of men who come out as Taylor Swift fans - was recently a finalist at Tropfest. He wins a copy of the Aussie cult classic - 'Stone' (1974)
If you have information that you would like published in INDUSTRY NEWS, whatever state you live in, please email newsletter@screeneditors.com.au |
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Meet The Member: Ryan Cauchi (NSW)
Ryan is an editor and filmmaker based in Sydney. In 2014, he was nominated by the ASE for ‘Best Editing in a Commercial’ for Steadfast “Brisbane Roar”. As an assistant editor his credits include “The Logan Project” (SBS), “The Embassy” (Nine) and the upcoming revival of “20 to 1” (Nine). His latest short film “It Grows!” (co-directed with Nick Stathopoulos) has screened in over twenty international film festivals, in Australia, Canada, Japan, Spain and the United States, and has won multiple awards, including ‘Best Editing’ at the Salty Horror International Film Festival. He is also a regular guest on ABC Local Radio’s “Movieland” podcast, presented by CJ Johnson.
When I start a project I… fix myself a cup of coffee (long black - no sugar) and hope for the best.
When I finish a project I… reach for the nearest bottle and hope for the best.
It makes my day when… the director and producer(s) like my edit.
I hide under the desk when… an email entitled “Client Feedback/Revisions” arrives in my inbox.
I love the editing in… "Whiplash". It was a tour-de-force exercise in suspense, tension and energy. I also love the editing in Alfred Hitchcock’s films - "Rear Window", "Psycho" "The Birds", you name it!
The ASE has… supported my professional and creative development over the years, and has connected me with many other dedicated and talented editors.
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Victoria
We are holding an event for assistants and want-to-be assistants to network and have fun. There will be a mystery short film screening at 7pm. Limited to 20 seats. First Drink to ASE members is on us. Please RSVP at rsvpvic@screeneditors.com.
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Avid Continues to Deliver the Most Versatile and Accessible Tools for Editors with a New Version of Avid Media Composer -The industry’s preeminent editing solution is now easier to use than ever and supports HDR workflows, enabling editors to focus on creating high-quality content.
Avid® announced a new version of Avid Media Composer® that enables video editing professionals to work faster and more easily with the industry’s most proven video editing software. Available now, the latest enhancements—including support for high dynamic range (HDR) workflows—further deliver on Avid EverywhereTM by giving video professionals the most versatile and accessible tools for professional creative editorial.
The new version of Media Composer enables video professionals to:
- Edit faster with better-organised tools
- Work with up to 64 audio tracks
- Take on dynamic HDR projects
- Get better visual feedback when editing
- Straighten images quickly with FrameFlex rotation
- Experience better performance
- Work faster and more easily with many enhancement and improvements:
For a more in depth look at the latest version of Avid® please click here.
Media Visionaries Join Avid Connect 2016 to Define the Future of the Industry
Avid Connect 2016, the annual gathering of the Avid Customer Association (ACA) where hundreds of media professionals gather in person to discuss the latest industry trends and the future of the industry, will be held April 16-17, 2016 at Wynn Las Vegas prior to the NAB Show.
For more information about Avid Connect 2016, including a complete agenda and registration details, visit http://www.avidcustomerassociation.com/2016.
For more information about the ACA and to join, visit: http://www.avidcustomerassociation.com.
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AFTRS OPEN: 
EDITING & VFX SHORT COURSES @ AFTRS OPEN
TV Assistant Editor
The Australian TV industry is crying out for more trained and effective Assistant Editors. This 3-day, intensely practical course gives students a fast, but thorough, hands-on experience in the duties, technical skills and responsibilities of the Assistant Editor. No prior editing experience is required.
April 1
Introduction to Matte Painting
This two-day workshop is designed to teach the art and techniques used in digital matte painting. It is designed for students who have little knowledge of digital matte painting techniques, and who ideally possess creative skills and basic understanding of the Photoshop interface. On completion of the course students will be equipped with a hands on understanding of industry standard skills and techniques required to pursue a career in this field.
April 16
To view all upcoming courses visit the AFTRS Open website http://bit.ly/1RMz1op
Digistor has a range of trainers available for specialist tools such as Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, Autodesk 3ds Max, MAYA, Cinema 4D and DaVinci Resolve & Fusion plus The Foundry Nuke. We specialise in short notice customised training to suit your requirements so if you have any specific training requests please let me know and we can organise a trainer to suit.
We can also offer 1 on 1 or small group training for your entire team on demand. For further information or to make a booking: http://www.digistor.com.au/Training.aspx
MAXON Cinema 4D Express – Monday 18th April
Learn how you can create 3D images quickly using Cinema 4D’s intuitive design and logical workflow. In this introductory course, you’ll learn about using Cinema 4D for animation, lighting plus camera techniques, typography and objects. 1 Day Intensive. Learn with Maxon Certified Trainer – Annette Rays
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/maxon-cinema-4d-express-training-registration-20030781607
Adobe After Effects CC Training Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th April
Adobe After Effects CC for Compositing. Our instructors are experienced in editing and post-production pipelines and real-world use of the tools they teach. You and your team will receive the benefit of practical guidance from specialists who understand deadlines and workflow and are committed to staying up-to-date with developments and passing this information onto customers.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/adobe-after-effects-cc-for-compositing-registration-14939168455
Click here to see all upcoming courses.
We also have a range of editing classes for those wishing to upgrade to a new editing platform in 1 Day - Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere Pro available. Digistor offers training discounts for members of industry organisations. For a discount code please contact training@digistor.com.au
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