The final three minutes of 'The Diplomat' Season 2 were a last-minute editing decision that successfully heightened the tension of the Netflix series' finale. Editor Gary Levy discussed the process of selecting music cues and reaction shots to create the impactful ending. The article also notes the use of cookies and data collection by Penske Media Corporation, as outlined in their updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
'Hidden Figures' editor Peter Teschner disputes Glen Powell's claim that he threw up after watching a rough cut of the film without music or special effects, stating that music was always present during screenings and that Powell's performance was consistently strong.
New details have emerged about the timing of edits on a family photo shared by Kate Middleton, showing it was processed twice in Adobe Photoshop before being retracted by global news agencies due to concerns of manipulation. Despite an apology from Kate, controversy continues to swirl, with some questioning the authenticity of the photo. Experts believe the editing was minor, likely an attempt to enhance the image, but questions remain about how and why the palace and Kate landed in such a controversy.
Instagram introduces the ability to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending, as well as the option to pin up to three messaging threads to the top of the inbox. Users can now also save favorite stickers in DMs for easy access and turn off read receipts for all chats or specific ones. These updates aim to enhance the messaging experience on the platform and encourage users to communicate with friends and family through Instagram's messaging service.
Photographer Michael Breitung shares a new Photoshop technique for adding atmosphere to architecture and cityscape photos using the "Depth Blur" filter under "Neural Filters." By creating a depth map and using it to add a warm or cool color adjustment layer, photographers can achieve a dreamy look while maintaining realism. Breitung advises using the technique sparingly and making subtle adjustments to achieve the desired effect, particularly for historic architecture.
OWC has introduced the ThunderBlade X8, a compact and portable SSD RAID array designed for video editing professionals, offering up to 32TB of storage and real-world speeds of up to 2,949 MB/s. The ThunderBlade X8 supports RAID 4 or 5 configurations and is compatible with Apple Silicon machines, providing improved performance. It features a fanless aluminum chassis with a heat-dissipating design, rubber feet for stability, and a custom-fit ballistic hard-shell case for portability. The ThunderBlade X8 is available for pre-order in 8TB, 16TB, or 32TB capacities, starting at $1,749.99.
"The Killer," directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Fassbender, is an experimental film that takes audiences into the mind of a titular assassin. The film is divided into six chapters, each with its own unique look and pace, reflecting the protagonist's level of control and uncertainty. The editing process involved creating a visual and aural language to convey subjective and objective points of view, including a voiceover mantra, innovative sound design, and an uncanny score. The film explores themes of nihilism, faith, and survival, offering a noirish existential journey.
Git offers a powerful feature called interactive rebase that allows users to fix mistakes in commit messages or modify commits. By using the "git rebase -i" command, users can edit, drop, squash, or fixup commits. This feature is especially useful when making changes to the last commit or when rebasing to a commit beyond the one that needs to be changed. Git's interactive rebase provides flexibility and control over commit history, making it a valuable tool for developers.
Filmmaking's editing process often leads to actors' characters being cut from the final film. Shailene Woodley's Mary Jane Watson was removed from The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Matt Damon's Linus Caldwell was edited out of Ocean's 8, Natalie Portman lost the role of Juliet Capulet in Romeo + Juliet to Claire Danes, James Marsden's portrayal of Burt Reynolds was cut from Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, and Michelle Monaghan's half-demon character was removed from Constantine. Additionally, the cute piglet Pua had a limited role in Moana, with the chicken Hey-Hey taking its place.
Telegram has officially rolled out its Stories feature to all users, allowing them to edit their stories after posting, a feature not available on other platforms like Instagram or Snapchat. Users can update any element of their story at any time without having to delete and repost it. The rest of the Stories experience on Telegram is similar to other platforms, with options to choose visibility, expiration time, add captions, links, and tag other people. Premium users also have the option of Stealth Mode, which erases their views from any stories they opened in the past five minutes.
The editor of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" confirmed that there are at least two different versions of the movie in theaters. Fans had speculated about the possibility due to the film's exploration of multiple dimensions and versions of the Spider-Man character. The differences between the versions include changes to dialogue and a character's actions in a scene. It's unclear why there are different versions, but distributors sometimes send re-edited prints to exhibitors.
The editing style of HBO's "The Idol" was inspired by the looser styles of '70s Hal Ashby and Robert Altman, as well as reality TV. The decision to shoot with two or three cameras and improvise dialogue and blocking resulted in a mountain of footage for editor Julio C. Perez IV to sort through. The ambiguity of the relationship between the main characters has led to online debate and controversy, but Perez embraces the complexities and shifts in perspectives. The first cuts were longer than any other hour-long series he ever edited, but with the help of co-editors, they were able to find a final shape for the series.
Radio New Zealand has launched an investigation after admitting that a series of news stories on its website about Russia's invasion of Ukraine had been edited to present "a false account of events." The broadcaster has corrected 16 stories on its website dating back to April 2022 because of what it termed "inappropriate editing." RNZ said in a statement it was continuing a detailed audit and analysis of all stories that could have been inappropriately edited. Fourteen of the stories had been supplied by Reuters and one came from Britain's BBC.
An employee at Radio New Zealand (RNZ) has been placed on leave amid an investigation into how wire service news reports on the Ukraine war were rewritten to insert a pro-Russia slant. RNZ's chief executive described the edits as "pro-Kremlin garbage". About 250 articles have been reviewed, and 16 that had been "inappropriately edited" have been corrected. RNZ has announced an external review of its processes for the editing of online stories.
New Zealand's national radio broadcaster, Radio New Zealand (RNZ), has launched an investigation and put a staff member on leave after it said a series of news stories on its website about Russia's invasion of Ukraine had been edited to present "a false account of events". RNZ had by Sunday corrected 15 stories on its website dating back to April 2022 because of what it termed "inappropriate editing". The corrections RNZ added to the stories indicated the editing had changed the original stories to present pro-Russian interpretations of some events in Ukraine as fact.
