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The Interference of Picture

My previous post talks about sound being a distraction to picture editing, but I am here to tell you the inverse also applies: picture obfuscates cutting sound.

When initially cutting dialogue (or audio-driven scenes in general), I often close my eyes and just listen to my cuts. Sound is the first thing I consider when cutting dialogue, so I usually try to cut it the way I want it to sound, then go in and arrange the picture accordingly. In that process I discover how all the great visuals will support the sound, and how the continuity problems will make my job that much harder. Then the wrestling begins until the picture and sound are harmonious and create the desired effect.