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Cut to Reveal: two freelance editors, from different countries, who've never met in real life discussing editing, interviewing experts, and sharing their insights from a freelancer perspective. Join Piotr Toczynski and Ricky Cozzolino bi-weekly for a conversation about editing and filmmaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Becoming A..." is a podcast that explores the journeys of talented individuals who have found their passion and pursued it to become successful in their respective fields. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a guest who shares their unique story of overcoming challenges, taking risks, and ultimately finding fulfillment in their career. From entrepreneurs to artists, photographers to pageant contestants, "Becoming A..." showcases a diverse range of professionals who have purs ...
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Welcome to “The Ricky Watson Show,” where biblical wisdom meets everyday life! Join Ricky as he navigates hot topics through a spiritual lens, making sense of the chaos with insightful discussions and guest interviews. Unpack the profound in the ordinary, finding meaning in the mundane. Get ready for a journey where faith intersects with the contemporary, offering moments of wisdom that resonate in your daily existence. The Ricky Watson Show - transforming the mundane into the divine, one co ...
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Revealing, emotional and hilarious world exclusive interviews with the biggest names in entertainment, hosted by Dan Wootton. Hear the most famous names in music, film, TV and showbiz discuss their lives in this pop culture podcast. Each week a different A-lister sits down with Britain's best known showbiz columnist Dan Wootton, who edits the world famous Bizarre column in The Sun newspaper. The stars will also take part in The Five, soundtracking the favourite moments of their life, as well ...
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Piotr, Ricky & Erwann prove that editors can read in episode 13. The dudes talk about the list of books they use for reference and inspiration in their work. Titles such as Art of The Cut by Steve Hullfish, In The Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch and Paul Hirsch’s A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far Far Away - just to name a few. Ricky stumbles th…
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Episode 12 - the Writing episode! Ricky is traveling Stateside so Erwann and Piotr talking about writing and how editing IS writing. Erwann shares his enjoyment of writing and the projects he's written and currently writing, including a feature. Piotr discloses that he's working on expanding Yellow Ticket into a feature. They touch on writing withi…
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Episode 11 finds Ricky, Piotr and Erwann start off talking about the trailer Ricky’s cutting for a feature film with no dialogue. To title card or not to title card? Erwann, who’s cut many trailers for French TV and action-films, gives advice and insight on cutting a compelling and honest trailer. The dudes go down a rabbit hole of dishonest traile…
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Episode 10 - we’re into double digits folks! Erwann and Ricky fill in Piotr on meeting up in Paris. They go deep on discussing their thoughts about Piotr’s latest Cut to the Point video: “Why Editing Feedback is Key for your Film (Especially if You’re the Director).” The guys go back and forth on whether directors should even edit their own films a…
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In episode 9, Piotr is on vacation leaving Ricky and Erwann to fend for themselves. Ricky talks about currently working on his first narrative feature and Erwann shares his experience cutting promo trailers for a French TV station. They both concur on how by starting to work on their own projects and low/ no budget projects it helped them become be…
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In this episode of CTR Erwann Kerroc’h joins Piotr and Ricky on the podcast! He is welcomed with open arms and they discuss a few projects Erwann is working on and the CNC. Piotr wants to know what the Cannes film festival means to someone from France…and from America and how every movie played gets a minutes long standing ovation. Ricky brings up …
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Lucky episode 7! This week Piotr and Ricky share a few funny/ embarrassing work stories, sing Soundly's praises to the high heavens (not a sponsor), mention the outrage of a recent iPad commercial that has people panties in a bunch. Plus their latest watch list: The Last Movie Stars and Last Stop in Yuma County. Also, Alex Familian's bizarrely awes…
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In this episode, Ricky and Piotr have a good conversation on the exciting world of outreach emails! And by these they mean reaching out to professionals you admire, who had a similar career trajectory as yours for advice/ guidance. Ricky mentions why it's not a easy and Piotr tells his own tale of successful outreach. Also, they talk about the shor…
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This week Piotr confesses that he hasn't seen as many Polish films as American films. So he's created a list of films from his home or by Polish directors that he has seen and recommends. Ricky reads all the synopsis; they discuss how the films influence Piotr as a film maker and how cultural differences might pass over viewers heads. Here is the l…
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We are on a roll! In episode 4, Piotr and Ricky talk deep about the expectations of the Harry Potter TV series slated for MAX. They chat about a listener submitted topic (Thanks Erwann!) about editors who cut for influencers and how "retention editing" is changing. Plus, content platforms like Vimeo training AI with all their content, The Royal Ten…
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Welcome lovely people, welcome back to another episode! On this episode I am recording from the new podcast studio at my place of employment and I am just catching y'all up on what's going on in the Life of Ricki. *YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RickiEditsLifeMedia⁠⁠ *Podcast email: becominga.podcast@gmail.com *Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagr…
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After a long time between episodes, Cut To Reveal is back! In the 3rd episode of the new season, Piotr and Ricky talk about film festivals, AI-tools and what it means for editors, and Shogun: The Official Podcast. -- We'd love to hear from you! Questions? Comments? Improvements? Episode ideas? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.com Or you …
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After a long time between episodes, Cut To Reveal is back! In the 2nd episode of the new season, Piotr and Ricky talk about exporting low-res timelines from Premiere, getting paid with Wise instead of PayPal, Ricky's new project, Letterboxd and the latest movies they've seen. Plus, Piotr plugs his Premiere Pro seminar! This season will be a little …
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Welcome to Becoming A ... Podcast and today I am just chatting it up with you guys, since it's been a year since my last episode. *YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RickiEditsLifeMedia⁠ *Podcast email: becominga.podcast@gmail.com *Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ricki_edits_life_media/⁠ *Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/RickiEditsLife⁠ *Podcast…
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Eddie Hamilton, ACE is known for working on some of the biggest action movies in the last 10 years. And even before he graced the screen with his work on the Mission Impossible movies, he was already a master of the countdown sequence. In this episode, Eddie gives a behind-the-scenes commentary on two incredible scenes from Tom Gun: Maverick, tells…
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In this episode, we delve into the pivotal role of effective decision-making in our lives. Explore the psychological underpinnings, practical strategies, and real-world examples that highlight the impact of sound decisions on personal and professional success. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of why mastering this skill is essential for navigat…
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Ricky continues his conversation with Nick Hulbert, owner of the company PhreshWind. What was initially supposed to be to be one interview turned into a part two as the two discussed what unforgiveness is and how can you actually begin the process of healing (aka forgiving! 😉). https://www.instagram.com/phreshwind?igsh=dG9hdXdjOGc1MWdh--- Send in a…
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Join us in this enlightening podcast episode as we dive deep into the journey of living, learning, and loving with a special guest—Nick Hulbert, THE Phresh Prince. Gain insights, share in their experiences, and explore the profound lessons life has offered on this engaging and heartfelt episode. Be sure to check out their IG page: https://www.insta…
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This week we extract lessons we can learn from Dr. Claudine Gay the first black president of Harvard who recently resigned, Katt William’s viral interview and Ms. Kelly Price’s comments on the gospel music industry.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ricky-watson/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…
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This is part one of a three part interview with the host of the Scriptures Revealed podcast. Learning from his life, struggles, core values and why he does what he does! Hope you enjoy!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ricky-watson/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ricky-watson…
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Alex Gibney is the guy behind such great documentaries as "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," "Citizen Kane" and "The Forever Prisoner." In this CTR Quick Cut episode, Piotr talks with Alex about using editing to tell the story in a documentary and what he looks for in an editor. This is a short segment from a longer conversation. For Piotr and…
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Piotr talks with Richard Schwadel about his work on the first episode of "Lucky Hank" starring Bob Odenkirk. He takes Piotr through the process of editing the opening scene. This is a short segment from a longer conversation. For Piotr and Richard's full conversation head to the Cut To The Point YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/o9wN4BqRPzM -- We'…
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Piotr talks with the renowned editor and author, Walter Murch (Apocalypse Now, The English Patient, Tomorrowland) about his process in editing a scene. This is a short segment from a longer conversation. For Piotr and Walter's full conversation head to the Cut To The Point YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/oLFgZtVos0w -- We'd love to hear from you…
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Welcome to Becoming A ... Podcast and today we are talking to Tac from Tac Life Production about becoming a production company. *Tac Life Production: https://www.instagram.com/taclifeproductions/ *Lemon Water Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/lemonwaterchroniclespodcast/ *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RickiEditsLifeMedia *2nd Podcast: Thick Gi…
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Welcome to Becoming A ... Podcast and today we are talking about making goals and trying to stick to them! *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RickiEditsLifeMedia *2nd Podcast: Thick Girl Thoughts https://www.podpage.com/thick-girl-thoughts-/ *Podcast email: becominga.podcast@gmail.com *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricki_edits_life_media/ *T…
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Rodrigo Brazão is an Emmy Award winning Brazilian/ Latino editor who recently helped cut Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. Rodrigo has worked on some of the biggest shows in Brazil and many documentaries since coming to the states. One, "Dreams from the Deep End - Modupeola Fadugba ," he won an Emmy for! We talk with him about the challenges of moving fr…
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Piotr talks with Daysha Broadway, the editor on the Whitney Houston biopic "I Wanna Dance with Somebody." According to her IMDB, this is her first lead on a feature. Previously, Daysha work primarily on episode television working on such titles as HBO's "Insecure," "9-1-1," "Between The World & Me" and "A Black Lady Sketch Show," which she won an E…
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Welcome to episode 3 of Becoming A ... Podcast and today I am doing a mental health check-in where I talk about Stephen "tWitch" Boss and the struggles of being in the tv/film industry and trying to stay positive when all you want to do is cry sometimes. If you are struggle with mental health please reach out to someone or consult a therapist. 988 …
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We talk with Nicholas Monsour about collaborating with Jordan Peele on Us and Nope. How he prepares for each editing project and improvising in the edit bay. Nicholas as worked with Jordan since Key & Peele and up until "Us" cut mostly comedy. He gives us some insight on how similar cutting comedy and horror are. Also, we ask him about editing the …
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Ep. 28 with Mike Sale, ACE on the importance of mentoring editors, lessons he learn as an assistant editor, nurturing the story UNDER the story to create something timeless & cutting Black Adam. Plus the impact that just a dash of comedy makes to any story. Mike Sale ACE started his editing career in the late 80s assisting on The GarbagePail Kids M…
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Welcome to the very first CTR holiday episode - the Halloween Special! Piotr and Ricky are joined by editor Erwann Kerroc'h to talk about horror films, play a Halloween edition of The Game and Piotr reveals some exciting upgrades to The Editing Chef program. Plus, we ponder why Halloween is so big in the US compared to Europe and Erwann shows us ju…
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Welcome to episode 2 of Becoming A ... Podcast and today I am interviewing Dani of Thee Girl Brand about the company she started to help people brand themselves and create brand logos. She is becoming a girl brand so please check her out for all your branding needs! *Website: https://www.theegirlbrand.com/ *Email: rickieditslife@gmail.com *Podcast …
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Thomas Percy Kim is an up-and-coming Korean-American filmmaker who's won film awards even before he was out of high school. Thomas shot his recent short film, "Buson, 1999" on location in Korea and he isn't even out of film school, yet! Now Thomas is taking his awarding withing short film, "Si" and making it into a feature titled "Isle Child" about…
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We talk with first-time director Pantelis Roumanis about working with Piotr editing his shirt film, Cold Little Bird. Cultivating a working relationship 100% remotely, the film was cut across three continents. Piotr and Pantelis pull back the curtain on the challenges and benefits of their workflow, What they learned and why Pantelis feels this is …
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What ground rules should a film/ video editor follow when dealing with clients' notes? Ricky and Piotr discuss the dos and don'ts of dealing with client feedback. How they successfully navigate it and how communication is key. Plus the two reveal a couple of the most memorable feedback notes they've received. -- We'd love to hear from you! Perhaps …
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Hey Y'all Welcome to Season 4 and I am happy to be back! Check out my new podcast Thick Girl Thoughts after you listen to this episode of course and we also have a YouTube channel as well, link are below! Clip in episode from TikTok from @thejoshuadillard - Thick Girl Thoughts podcast *Podcast Website: https://www.podpage.com/thick-girl-thoughts-TG…
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Ricky and Piotr talk with ACE editor Zack Arnold about landing this dream job cutting Cobra Kai, why he says it's his side-hustle and how Myagi-do lessons apply to our work as editors. Plus, the respectful power of the word, "No," the keys to optimizing yourself as an editor and more! Below are the articles and websites we mendtion in the episode: …
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Titus 2:9-15 Bondservants are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior. For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness …
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In this episode, Ricky and Piotr discuss the skills needed to successfully transition and thrive from a staff position into freelance. It's more than just code-breaking and bow staff skills, people! We talk about time management, book keeping, negotiating & more fun things. AND If that isn't mind-blowing enough, we then play movie/ tv trivia in "Th…
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Ricky and Piotr talk with editor, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir! You may know her work from John Wick, Kate, Atomic Blonde, and the up-and-coming, Bullet Train. They talk origin story, honesty in collaboration, the joy of working with director David Leitch, having fun, being brave, not overworking....oh! and Bullet Train (no spoilers) plus more! Check out…
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We talk about the working relationship of director, Sarah Adina Smith, and editor Daniel Garber about editing "The Drop". A film that had its premiere at Tribeca Film Festival in 2022. What do they value most in their collaboration? What challenges did they have to overcome? How to get your first feature film editing gig? All of that in today's epi…
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In today's episode, Piotr and Ricky answer your questions. Four questions sent in by listeners asking about editing with string-outs vs. subclips, rate cards and determining your worth as freelance editor. Plus the return of The Game! Enjoy! -- We'd love to hear from you! Perhaps you have questions or comments on how to improve the podcast or episo…
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Ricky and Piotr talk with Anthony Moreschi, a New England-based, Emmy Award-winning editor who self-distributed his docu-series, "Don't Stand In Line." They talk about Anthony's origin story, the pros and cons of self-distribution, plus why it's a good thing to learn as many NLEs as possible. Learn more about Anthony and "Don't Stand In Line" here:…
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Welcome to the last episode of the season and I'm not sure when I will return but know she will be back! Check out my new podcast Thick Girl Thoughts while you wait for my return here and we also have a YouTube channel as well! Thick Girl Thoughts podcast is on all streaming platforms...well at least most of them! *Podcast Website: https://www.podp…
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With all the new Marvel movies and shows coming out, I thought I would re-release Becoming a Movie Star with a Disney cast mate that will be in the new Ms. Marvel show, Ozark and many others. So enjoy this re-upload and if you are here for the first time...Welcome! Emanuel who is becoming a movie star and It all started during the Pandemic! Share t…
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Ricky and Piotr talk with the very talented Audrey Simonaud. She is a French editor who cut her teeth on action films like Colombiana and Taken 2 before lead editing on 3 Days to Kill and Taken 3. Most recently you can see her work in the Netflix series, Lupin. Audrey talks with Ricky and Piotr about cutting action, editing styles, and breaking int…
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