The revolutionary editing of Andy Jurgensen on One Battle After Another

Inside the Editing Process of 'One Battle after Another' with Andy Jergensen

In this episode, Matt Feury welcomes back editor Andy Jergensen to discuss his latest project with director Paul Thomas Anderson, 'One Battle after Another.' Andy shares insights on the film's unique IMAX presentation, the intricate editing workflow involving VistaVision cameras, and the various elements that make up this dark comedy-action hybrid. The conversation dives into the complexities of developing the film's tone, pacing, and how Jergensen collaborated closely with Anderson on this ambitious project. Plus, get an exclusive look into the new Avid Media Composer panel for Extreme Music with Russell Emanuel, which simplifies music licensing for editors.

00:00 Introduction and Today's Agenda
00:59 Welcoming Andy Jergensen
01:29 Discussing 'One Battle After Another'
04:39 Film Workflow and Techniques
10:30 IMAX and VistaVision Challenges
14:13 Editing and Screen Tests
27:04 Voiceovers and Tone Adjustments
31:52 Audience Reactions and Political Context
32:29 Releasing the Film in a Topical Climate
33:10 Balancing Comedy and Drama
34:37 Timelessness and Character Focus
36:14 Challenging Editing Scenes
39:16 Personal Touches and Easter Eggs
41:29 Introduction to Russell Emmanuel
42:51 Russell's Journey to Extreme Music
46:49 Innovations and Collaborations
50:12 Extreme Music's Unique Approach
52:43 New Media Composer Panel
58:49 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans