Manhattan Edit Workshop

The Manhattan Edit Workshop Podcast Network includes the event series “Sight, Sound & Story” featuring the industry's best Editors, Cinematographers, Sound Designers, Colorists, and VFX Artists, as well as the "Talking MEWShop" interview podcast.

Manhattan Edit Workshop is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 73 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Manhattan Edit Workshop, a tv show with 73 episodes published.

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  Sight, Sound & Story – Behind Cutting the Perfect Crime

  Sep 18, 20261h 8m

  Go behind the edit as top film and TV editors reveal how suspense, pacing, and storytelling shape unforgettable crime dramas. What does it take to create the perfect crime story on screen? Join an accomplished panel of editors as they discuss the creative choices behind some of today’s most compelling crime dramas and thrillers. Moderated by Chad Anderson, this conversation features Byron Smith, ACE, Tyler L. Cook, Greg O’Bryant, and Stephanie Filo, ACE. Together, they’ll explore how editing shapes suspense, pacing, performance, and storytelling. The editors will share insights into their craft and creative process, from deciding what audiences should see—and what they shouldn’t—to building tension scene by scene. From first cut to final frame, this panel offers a behind-the-scenes look at the editorial decisions that shape compelling crime stories and keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Panelists: Byron Smith, ACE (House of Cards, True Detective, 1923), Tyler L. Cook (Sword of Trust, Do Not Watch), Greg O’Bryant (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Report, Brand New Cherry Flavor), and Stephanie Filo, ACE (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) Moderator: Chad Anderson (Manhattan Edit Workshop, Brookdale Community College)

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  Behind the Lens of Fallout: Cinematographers John Conroy, ASC, ISC & David Franco on Building the Wasteland

  Jul 31, 20261 hour

  Step inside the visually stunning world of Prime Video's Fallout in this exclusive Sight, Sound & Story conversation featuring cinematographers John Conroy, ASC, ISC, and David Franco. Moderated by Chad Anderson, this in-depth discussion explores how one of the most beloved video game franchises was transformed into a cinematic television event through innovative cinematography, visual storytelling, and world-building. Drawing from their extensive experience in film and television, Conroy and Franco break down the creative process behind developing Fallout's distinctive visual language. From lighting and composition to camera movement, lens selection, and production design collaboration, the cinematographers reveal how they crafted a world that feels both grounded in reality and uniquely stylized. The conversation explores the challenges of adapting an iconic video game universe for television while preserving the atmosphere, scale, and tone that fans expect. Learn how the team balanced realism with dystopian aesthetics, created memorable environments across the Wasteland, and used cinematography to enhance storytelling, character development, and immersion. Featuring scene breakdowns and behind-the-scenes insights, this episode provides a rare look at the technical and artistic decisions that helped make Fallout one of the most acclaimed television adaptations of a video game franchise. Whether you're a cinematographer, filmmaker, film student, content creator, or fan of Fallout, this episode offers valuable insights into the craft of visual storytelling and modern television production. Moderator: Chad Anderson (Manhattan Edit Workshop & Brookdale Community College) Panelists: John Conroy, ASC, ISC (Fallout, Luther, Penny Dreadful) David Franco (Fallout, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Resident Evil: Afterlife) Topics Covered The cinematography of Fallout Adapting a video game for television Visual storytelling and world-building Lighting techniques for dystopian environments Camera movement and composition Creating the look of the Wasteland Collaboration between cinematography and production design Television cinematography workflows Scene breakdowns and creative decision-making Behind-the-scenes of Prime Video's Fallout

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  Inside the Sound of Bait: Crafting Tension, Atmosphere, and Story Through Sound Design

  Jul 24, 20261h 29m

  Go behind the scenes of Prime Video's Bait in this exclusive Sight, Sound & Story conversation featuring the award-winning sound team responsible for creating the series' immersive sonic landscape. Moderated by filmmaker, editor, and Manhattan Edit Workshop instructor Amy Leyland, this episode explores how sound design, dialogue editing, and re-recording mixing work together to shape one of television's most compelling new dramas. Joining the discussion are Re-recording Mixer Richard Davey (Veep, The Sound of 007), Supervising Sound Editor Jack Gillies (Fleabag, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die), and Supervising Dialogue Editor Steve Berezai (Beyond Paradise, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die). Together, they break down the creative and technical process behind building the distinctive soundscape of Bait, starring Riz Ahmed. From early dialogue shaping and editorial decisions to sound effects, ambience creation, ADR, and the final mix, the panel reveals how every sonic element was carefully crafted to support storytelling, heighten suspense, and immerse audiences in the world of the series. The conversation also explores collaboration between sound departments, editors, directors, and producers, offering a rare look into the critical role sound plays in modern television production. Whether you're a sound designer, editor, mixer, filmmaker, post-production professional, or fan of television storytelling, this episode delivers valuable insights into the art and craft of cinematic sound. Moderator: Amy Leyland (Filmmaker, Editor & Manhattan Edit Workshop) Panelists: Richard Davey – Re-recording Mixer (Veep, The Sound of 007) Jack Gillies – Supervising Sound Editor (Fleabag, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die) Steve Berezai – Supervising Dialogue Editor (Beyond Paradise, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die) Topics Covered Sound design for television Building the soundscape of Bait Dialogue editing and ADR workflows Re-recording mixing techniques Creating tension and atmosphere through sound Sound editorial for scripted television Collaboration between editors and sound teams Post-production audio workflows Storytelling through sound design Behind-the-scenes of Prime Video's Bait

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  Behind the Edit of Pluribus: Inside Vince Gilligan’s Bold New Series with the Editors

  Jul 10, 20261h 1m

  Go inside the cutting room of Pluribus, the highly anticipated series from Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. In this exclusive Sight, Sound & Story conversation, moderator Josh Apter sits down with editors Skip Macdonald, ACE, Chris McCaleb, ACE, and Joey Liew to explore the creative editorial process behind one of television's most intriguing new dramas. Set in a world transformed by a mysterious event that links nearly all of humanity into a shared consciousness, Pluribus blends thriller, mystery, science fiction, and dark humor into a unique storytelling experience. The editorial team discusses how they crafted the show's distinctive tone, balanced suspense with humor, and shaped the emotional journeys that drive the series. Drawing on years of collaboration with Vince Gilligan, the editors reveal how their creative partnership influences story structure, pacing, character development, and visual storytelling. Through exclusive scene breakdowns and behind-the-scenes insights, they discuss the challenges of editing complex narrative sequences, maintaining tension, and delivering the cinematic style audiences have come to expect from Gilligan's productions. Whether you're a film editor, filmmaker, television professional, student, or fan of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Pluribus, this episode offers a rare look at the art and craft of editing prestige television. Moderator: Josh Apter (Founder & Owner, Manhattan Edit Workshop) Panelists: Skip Macdonald, ACE (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) Chris McCaleb, ACE (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) Joey Liew (Better Call Saul, Rabbit Hole) Topics Covered Editing Vince Gilligan's Pluribus Television editing techniques Story structure and pacing Balancing thriller, mystery, and dark comedy Character-driven storytelling Collaboration between editors and showrunners Scene breakdowns and editorial workflows Visual storytelling and narrative tension Post-production for prestige television Behind-the-scenes insights from Pluribus

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  Behind the Edit of Euphoria: How the Editors Crafted One of Television's Most Distinctive Series

  Jun 26, 20261h 20m

  Go inside the editing room of HBO's Euphoria with the acclaimed editorial team behind the groundbreaking series. In this episode of Sight, Sound & Story, moderator Josh Apter sits down with editors Julio C. Perez IV, ACE, Aaron I. Butler, ACE, Aleshka Ferrero, and Nikola Boyanov for an in-depth discussion about the creative editing process that helped define one of the most visually innovative and emotionally powerful television dramas of the modern era. From intimate character-driven scenes to dreamlike visual sequences, the editors reveal how editorial decisions shape the show's unique style, pacing, and emotional impact. The conversation explores collaboration with creator Sam Levinson, working with music, performance, cinematography, and visual storytelling techniques that bring Euphoria's unforgettable moments to life. Learn how the editorial team balances experimentation with narrative clarity, crafts emotional character arcs, and develops the rhythm and tone that have made Euphoria one of the most talked-about series in television. The panel also discusses scene construction, performance shaping, music integration, and the collaborative process between editors, directors, cinematographers, and producers. Whether you're an aspiring editor, filmmaker, film student, television professional, or fan of Euphoria, this episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the art and craft of television editing. Moderator: Josh Apter (Founder & Owner, Manhattan Edit Workshop) Panelists: Julio C. Perez IV, ACE (Euphoria, American Made, It Follows) Aaron I. Butler, ACE (Euphoria, Cries From Syria) Aleshka Ferrero (The Morning Show, The Idol) Nikola Boyanov (Euphoria, Under the Silver Lake) Topics Covered Editing HBO's Euphoria Television editing techniques Building emotional storytelling through editing Working with music and performance Scene structure and pacing Collaboration with directors and cinematographers Visual storytelling and experimental editing Character-driven editing workflows Post-production process for prestige television Behind-the-scenes insights from Euphoria

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