CHAPTER 10EDITING HORROR FILMS

“Evil is just a point of view.”

—ANNE RICE

Now that production has wrapped, it’s time to do the most important task of all: take an extended vacation. I’m serious. It’s counterproductive to jump into postproduction without at least spending a week away from the material. I always take a break between production and postproduction; it really helps prepare you for the long haul ahead. After you’ve been at the beach for a week it’s now time to come into the studio with a fresh mind focused on seeing everything you’ve shot 4he postproduction phase has officially begun.

THE EDITING WORK FLOW

Editing work flows vary from film to film and usually depend on what your final delivery requirements may be. It is vital to ...

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