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“Sound Speed Action” is back with the newest episode in our countdown to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Now we're entering Christopher McQuarrie mode with the next film: Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015).Writer and veteran Hollywood script doctor Christopher McQuarrie directs his first Mission Impossible and assembles a great team behind the camera to inject more energy into this thrill ride. Joe Kraemer delivers a pulsing orchestral score straight out of the original TV series. Eddie Hamilton joins as the wizard editor (Top Gun: Maverick, Kingsman), keeping everything moving at a fun clip.We talk about what we really enjoyed. Cruise is great, but Simon Pegg's Benji really steps up and commands his scenes. Rebecca Ferguson's debut as MI6 agent Ilsa Faust is superb—she elevates the movie with charisma and badassery. Sean Harris is fun as our super creepy villain, though it's tough to get too excited since the bar for villains hasn't been set very high. Alec Baldwin as Hunley is fantastic, and McQuarrie uses him brilliantly as a way for the franchise to poke fun at itself (“Sir, Hunt is the living manifestation of destiny—and he has made you his mission”). The Vienna Opera House sequence is a unique thrill.Some odd choices pop up—the snakeskin shirt (you'll know it when you see it), and a bad CGI car flip. But honestly, there's not much to knock.McQuarrie's been hyped up a lot on this show already, and now that we're here at his first Mission as director… what do you think? Enough action for you? We haven't even begun yet.Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is available to stream now on Prime Video and Paramount Plus. It's also available to rent and buy now on all platforms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sohrabsmovieq.substack.com

We are going back to the vaults to dig up our 200th-episode spectacular, anchored by Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen and including Tom Cruise, Nick Offerman, Eddie Hamilton, Glen Powell, Greg Tarzan Davis and Mark Gatiss. What more do you need to know? Just listen! This episode was originally released in August 2022. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We loved our conversation with "Top Gun: Maverick" editor Eddie Hamilton so much, we just had to bring it back. Join us as we discuss how editing “Top Gun: Maverick” was like climbing a mountain, the process of approximating the look of Tony Scott's original “Top Gun” and just how tricky the introductory bar scene in “Top Gun: Maverick” was to get right. Plus what Edgar Wright contributed to the movie and Tom Cruise's very best note. You don't want to miss this! This episode was originally released in June 2022. "Top Gun: Maverick" is available to buy on digital and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and DVD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Summary: Today, we are honored to have a special guest whose work has defined some of the most iconic films in recent years. Join us as we dive deep into the world of film editing with Eddie Hamilton, a highly acclaimed editor known for his extraordinary contributions to major blockbusters such as the "Mission: Impossible" series, "Kingsman: The Secret Service," and the recent "Top Gun: Maverick.”Eddie Hamilton's journey in the film industry is a fascinating one, marked by his relentless pursuit of excellence and his passion for storytelling through the lens of film editing. With a career that spans over two decades, Eddie has mastered the technical aspects of editing and developed a keen sense for narrative pacing and emotional rhythm, crucial in keeping audiences engaged.In this episode, Eddie takes us behind the scenes of his editing process, offering a detailed look at how he pieces together the intricate puzzles of high-stakes action sequences and emotionally charged scenes.We learn about his workflow, the tools he relies on, and his strategies for handling the massive volumes of footage that come with large-scale productions. Eddie's ability to create cohesive and compelling stories from raw footage is a testament to his skill and dedication.Highlights from the Episode:Behind the Scenes of Editing:Discover Eddie's meticulous process of piecing together action-packed and emotionally intense scenes.Learn about the workflow and tools Eddie relies on, including the modern editing software that has transformed the industry.Insights into Major Projects:Hear about Eddie's experiences on the "Mission: Impossible" films, managing complex stunts and fast-paced action.Gain insights from his work with directors like Christopher McQuarrie and Matthew Vaughn and the importance of collaboration in bringing a director's vision to life.Evolution of Editing Technology:Explore the transition from traditional film editing to the digital revolution and how it has impacted the industry.Understand how advancements in technology have enabled editors to achieve feats previously unimaginable.Artistic Side of Editing:Delve into the storytelling aspects of editing, including pacing, timing, and rhythm, to create a captivating narrative flow.Learn about the balance between technical skill and artistic vision in the editing process.Practical Advice for Aspiring Editors:Eddie shares invaluable tips for those looking to break into the film editing industry.Discover the importance of networking, continuous learning, and honing your skills through practice.Previous Guests Highlights:James David Redding III: Emmy Award winner for his work on "The Queen's Gambit."Donald Sylvester: Academy Award winner for Best Sound Editing for "Ford v Ferrari."Educational Benefits: Our episodes offer comprehensive educational content, providing aspiring filmmakers, seasoned professionals, and cinema enthusiasts with actionable insights and inspiration. Don't miss out on this episode brimming with wisdom and wonder!Eddie Hamilton: https://www.eddiehamilton.comAlso, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: The People of Brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FDamienSwabyWebsite: https://www.swabyfilms.co.uk

This week we're taking it back to our very first interview with Eddie Hamilton, the editor of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” Learn about the collaborative process between Hamilton, writer/director Christopher McQuarrie and star Tom Cruise, the making of both films and what Hamilton's rankings currently are. This episode was originally released in December 2018. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 his expectations of AI and how he learned the language of film.Check out the visual version at the Cut To The Point YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@cttp--We'd love to hear from you! Questions? Comments? Improvements? Episode ideas? Shoot us a message at podcast@cuttothepoint.comOr you can send us a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/CTRAlso, the music we use is from Artlist!Check them out here: https://cuttothepoint.com/artlistSponsored by the Editing Chef program: https://cuttothepoint.thinkific.com/coursesCut To Reveal is produced and edited by Ricardo Cozzolino and Piotr Toczyński.--Cut To Reveal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuttoreveal/Cut To Reveal website: https://cuttothepoint.com/podcastCut to the Point YT channel: https://youtube.com/@cttp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of 2023's most thrilling films, "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," finds director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, and their collaborators continually pushing the franchise higher, harder, and faster than it has ever gone before, dazzling audiences in the process. Visual effects supervisor Alex Wuttke and editor Eddie Hamilton were kind enough to spend time speaking with us about what goes into crafting a "Mission" movie and the challenges they faced on this latest film. Please check out the interviews below and be sure to catch the film, which is up for your consideration in all eligible categories for this year's Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton

We are taking a deep dive into the music of Top Gun: Maverick in this bonus episode of Soundtracking, as editor Eddie Hamilton and music editor Cecile Tournesac join Edith to discuss their work on the film. Needless to say, this conversation features plenty of spoilers, but it's not one you'll want to listen to unless you've seen the film, so wonderfully granular is the detail they go into. They give us the stories behind the original songs, the needle-drops, the score and the sound design - and also serve up a rather lovely easter egg for you to look out for next time you watch the movie. Trust us when we say it is a BRILLIANT chat.

We're once again joined by Eddie Hamilton, Oscar®-nominated editor of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” who discusses the new mythology of the IMF introduced in the new film, where the F-word was almost uttered and, of course, our favorite subject: dogs. It's a howling good time. "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is available to buy on digital October 10th and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and DVD on October 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our chat with Eddie Hamilton, Oscar®-nominated editor of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” who takes us through the process of getting the movie ready for release. We discuss the differences between shooting digitally and on film, whether lenses can convey emotion, and the hardest scene to get right in the new movie. Plus, learn how “Star Wars” informed “MIDRP1.” "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is available to buy on digital October 10th and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and DVD on October 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by Eddie Hamilton, editor of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” We talk about the complexities of the train sequence, Eddie compares the challenges of this film to his Oscar®-nominated work on “Top Gun: Maverick,” and he discusses his relationship with filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie. "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is available to buy on digital October 10th and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and DVD on October 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to celebrate the release of his latest MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movie by welcoming on the show the film's Oscar-nominated editor Eddie Hamilton, whose credits include MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE and TOP GUN: MAVERICK. In today's conversation, Eddie and I discuss MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE in spoiler-ific detail: how the filmmakers handled the secrecy of certain sequences, often recreating pieces of Italy on a backlot in England; selecting the best take of the infamous motorcycle cliff jump, and why Eddie chose that specific take for the final movie. All of this… and much more! MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE is now in theaters. Make sure you subscribe to Soundstage Access on your favorite podcast platform so you can share your favorite episodes with your friends. INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/soundstageaccess/ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/soundstageaccess/ TWITTER: twitter.com/SoundstageAC

Fresh from their Academy Award-winning work on Top Gun: Maverick, supervising sound editor James Mather and re-recording mixer Chris Burdon return to the Dolby Institute Podcast, along with picture editor Eddie Hamilton, to discuss the sound of the latest installment in the Mission: Impossible series.If you haven't already, be sure to see Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One in a Dolby Cinema®:“What Dolby Atmos® allows us to do is make [the sound design] that much more immersive. I have that many more channels that I can be planting sounds in a way that just makes it completely immersive, you won't hear any other way.”—Christopher McQuarry, Director, “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One”Please subscribe to The Dolby Institute Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode.Learn more about the Dolby Institute and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Today we're talking with Eddie Hamilton, ACE about Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning.  Eddie was last on Art of the Cut to discuss Top Gun Maverick - which was the most listened to episode of the last year. He's also talked with Art of the Cut about Mission Impossible: Fallout,  Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, and Kingsman: Secret Service. I think that's enough enormous blockbusters, but I'll also throw in Kickass, Kickass 2, and X-Men First Class and even Resident Evil: Apocalypse almost two decades ago.

Editor - Eddie Hamilton ACE MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART 1 editor Eddie Hamilton ACE has been immersed in the TCEU (Tom Cruise Extended Universe) since 2015 when Eddie took the editorial helm of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION.  And with the exception of a quick return to his roots with director Matthew Vaughn for KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (2017), Eddie has spent all his subsequent time working on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT (2018), TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022) and the upcoming MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PARTS 2 (2024).  Both within, and beyond, these three franchises, Eddie has clearly set himself apart as one of the top action-movie editors working today. In this latest installment of the now 7-film long action franchise, Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than the mission -- not even the lives of those he cares about most. Editing Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 In our discussion with editor Eddie Hamilton ACE, we talk about: Cutting two films at one time Action first, dialogue last "Have 160TB hard drive, will travel" The verbal choreography of an exposition scene Edgar Wright's keen ear for storytelling The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Hear Eddie talk about his work on Mission: Impossible - Fallout Take a guided tour with Eddie on his Avid timeline from Mission: Impossible - Fallout Listen to Eddie's podcast on TOP GUN: MAVERICK Check out Eddie Hamilton's Timeline Tour for TOP GUN: MAVERICK See which model of Avid Media Composer is right for you Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Det har gått 4 veckor, men nu är jag tillbaks! I veckans avsnitt så pratar jag med den oscarsnominerade klipparen Eddie Hamilton! Eddie Hamilton är känd för bl.a Top Gun Maverick, Mission Impossible Fallout, Kick Ass, X-Men first Class och mycket, mycket mer. Hör Eddie berätta om hur han startade sin karriär som klippare och hur det är att jobba i några av Hollywoods största produktioner. Var jag nervös: ja Var min engelska superdålig: ja :) Håll till godo!

Our guests today are Cécile Tournesac and Eddie Hamilton, who are respectively the music editor and editor of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (Part I), directed by our old friend Christopher McQuaurrie, and scored by our even older friend, Lorne Balfe.

Moments before the Rome world premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”, Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt) and Christopher McQuarrie (co-writer & director) join us to discuss the highly anticipated film. Hear what was so frustrating about the scene where Tom does close-up magic. Plus, we chat with Shea Whigham (Briggs), Greg Tarzan Davis (Degas), Eddie Hamilton (editor), Esai Morales (Gabriel), and even Henry Czerny, who played Kittridge himself, all from the red carpet. Not bad huh? See “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One” ONLY in theatres July 12th. Catch up on the entire Mission: Impossible film series on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks podcast we are joined by actors Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson and editor Eddie Hamilton to discuss making Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One. First up Simon Pegg (Star Trek, Shaun of the Dead) and Rebecca Ferguson (Silo, Dune) have fun with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir discussing all things acting and being on set of a Mission Impossible film, being directed by Christopher McQuarrie and creating the characters. Secondly we have a great natter with editor Eddie Hamilton (Top Gun Maverick, Kick Ass) about editing on such a big movie, how he got the job and working with Tom Cruise and McQaurrie. We also discuss: Editing Tom Gun Maverick and Mission Impossible movies. Why and how they work with no script on MI films. If you don't care about character then nothing matters. Why it is just a pile of ingredients and why movies in post only come good in the last two weeks. And why you fight for moments and let others go. Listen to the Christopher McQaurrie episode here. Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning is in cinemas NOW! POST PRODUCTION DEMYSTIFIED COURSE link Join us on Zoom on Saturday, July 22nd at 1pm BST, when our team of film professionals will guide you through all the elements you'll need to plan, all the people you'll need to hire, and all the questions you'll need to answer in order to effectively schedule and budget for post-production. https://cutting-room.ck.page/products/post-production-demystified?step=checkout PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week sees the return (for, sadly, the final time) of everyone's favourite adventurer, Henry Jones Jr., in Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, and along with Harrison Ford and John Williams, producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall have been with Indy every step of the way from Raiders Of The Lost Ark (the movie on which they met, setting them on the path to getting married). And in this week's Empire Podcast, they sit down with Chris Hewitt for an extended chat that touches upon every single Indy movie. Yes, even that one. Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer, while Eddie Hamilton, editor of Top Gun: Maverick and the upcoming Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, slides back into the fourth chair for a fun episode in which they discuss Eddie's experiences at the Oscars, James and Chris' experience at the equally prestigious PPA Awards, the order in which they will see Barbie and Oppenheimer, their favourite non-franchise Harrison Ford film, movie news including the casting of the new Superman and Lois Lane, and review Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny. Oh, and Chris grills Helen over her experiences at Glastonbury. It's a cracker of an episode, folks. It belongs in a museum. Enjoy.

On this weeks episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Eddie Hamilton. Eddie has edited such dazzling films as Kick Ass, X-Men: First Class, Kingsman The Secret Service and The Golden Circle as well as Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and Fallout. Now, he's crafted one of the most beloved films of the year Top Gun: Maverick for which he won the Eddie and, has been nominated for both the Critic's Choice and the Academy Award. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artofthecut/support

"Top Gun: Maverick" has succeeded in every possible area of this industry, from critical to the box office to awards season. The over $1 billion grosser has been nominated for 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound. Oscar-nominated film editor Eddie Hamilton was kind enough to spend some time with Ema Sasic discussing his work and experience on the film, while Will Mavity was fortunate to speak with three members of the Oscar-nominated sound team: Re-Recording Mixer Chris Burdon, Supervising Sound Editor Al Nelson, and Sound Mixer Mark Weingarten. We hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest films of 2022. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

Join us for a double interview this week, as we go deep with the Director and Editor of the box office sensation. With the actors and action all happening for real in fighter jets thousands of feet in the air, hear how the filmmaking team managed to direct the action from the ground, and how they turned hundreds of hours of cockpit footage into some of the most thrilling sequences of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here it is! The moment you've been waiting for! For our 200th episode we are joined by Tom Cruise himself! But that's not all, we are also joined by “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, editor Eddie Hamilton and actors Mark Gatiss and Nick Offerman. Plus, we get a cameo from “Top Gun: Maverick” stars Glen Powell, Greg Tarzan Davis and Danny Ramirez. This episode is very much worth the wait!

Eddie Hamilton is one of the greatest filmmakers working in mass entertainment today. A genius editor whose resume stretches from the KINGSMAN franchise to X-MEN: FIRST CLASS and the two best MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE films (Rogue Nation and Fallout), he spent two years working on what has become the cinematic event of 2022 - TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Today, Eddie takes us a journey through the film, using the expertly chosen needle drops - from Hank Williams to T Rex to Lady Gaga - to explore the relentless rigour and refinement that goes into creating a truly epic piece of cinema. Topics covered include: Striking the perfect balance between 80s nostalgia and creating a new timeless classic. Why specially written songs by Kenny Loggins, One Republic and Post Malone, and even a still unreleased Rolling Stones song, didn't make the finished film. Creating a modern version of the original film's opening sequence, down to the fonts in the title cards. The long theatrical run and incredible box office success of the film. A never before revealed Tom Cruise musical cameo. Feeding the internet's appetite for Miles Teller thirst traps. How Eddie and his teamed rescued the pivotal F-18 training montage, turning it from something they were embarrassed to watch to a highlight of the film with only three days to go. A mini-masterclass on how to construct epic climactic action sequences from dozens of hours of raw footage, like the aerial dogfight in Top Gun: Maverick and the helicopter chase in Mission: Impossible - Fallout. The importance of inserts and cutaway shots to build emotional stakes and maintain story clarity for the audience. How Lady Gaga delivered the iconic power ballad the film had to have, and how they weaved the song into the film in big and subtle ways.  This is a spoiler-filled conversation - we literally go from the opening credits through to the ending credits - so if you are the one person on earth who is yet to see this film, please correct that posthaste before listening.

Top Gun: Maverick Editor Eddie Hamilton reveals just what it was like to work on the set and in the cutting room of Tom Cruise's latest and biggest hit. Collaborating closely with the man himself and producer Christopher McQuarrie, Eddie had his work cut out for him with the huge task at hand but boy, did he deliver! He also talks about the last two Mission Impossible films' bathroom fight, motorbike chase, mask and mission rules, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Kick-Ass and Kingsman: The Secret Service. Grab your cozzy and dive in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's Empire Podcast sees someone new and noteworthy ease themselves into the fourth chair, as Eddie Hamilton, the brilliant editor of Top Gun: Maverick and the forthcoming double whammy of Mission: Impossible 7 and 8, joins the podteam — Chris Hewitt, James Dyer, and John Nugent — for the duration of the show. So, as well as picking Eddie's brains for tales of editing Maverick and getting the odd tip or ten, he joins us to tackle this week's listener question (about the best fourth instalments in film franchises), and discuss the week's movie news (this episode was recorded before news broke of James Caan's death; we'll discuss the legendary Mr. Caan next week), and we think you'll agree that he's a most welcome addition to the team. Elsewhere, the team review Thor: Love And Thunder, and Brian And Charles, and Chris has an audience with the wonderful Jenny Agutter, star of next week's sequel, The Railway Children Return. The two of them talk about that, and about some of the milestones in her incredible career, including An American Werewolf In London, her cameo in Darkman and, of course, her appearances in the MCU. Enjoy.

The pressure was immense, the hours were punishing and the shooting ratio was enormous. They had air craft carriers, F-18's fighter jets, insane arial sequences, Covid lockdown, Tom Cruise was starring, Jerry Bruckheimer producing, Joe Kosinski directing and hundreds of millions of dollars on the line. No pressure.How the hell did Eddie Hamilton and the Top Gun Maverick Team pull it off? Well, he's back on the show to tell us all.

Eddie has taken time away from his Mission Impossible 7 timeline to come back on the podcast and talk through all of the trials, tribulations and triumphs of his latest collaboration with Tom Cruise.Come and join us on this week's episode of Once Upon a Timeline to get an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the creative editing decisions of one of Hollywood's greatest editors.

It's time for the conclusion of our Light the Fuselage chat with “Top Gun: Maverick” editor Eddie Hamilton. We talk about the first training montage (including how an unreleased Rolling Stones song from the 1960s nearly scored it!), what Edgar Wright contributed to the movie and Tom Cruise's very best note. You don't want to miss this!

Parth and Trent continue their conversation with Eddie Hamilton about his work on Top Gun: Maverick (2022). They also discuss what may be coming out pretty soon...

We're back for part two of this special Light the Fuselage epic with “Top Gun: Maverick” editor Eddie Hamilton. This week, he talks about approximating the look of Tony Scott's original “Top Gun” (and how they had to stay away from the HD remaster), we go in-depth on the introductory bar scene in “Maverick” and discuss what went into the big scene with Val Kilmer. Plus learn what Chris Lebenzon and Stephen Mirrione contributed to the final edit.

Parth and Trent discuss Top Gun: Maverick with its editor, Eddie Hamilton. They also discuss how they feel like a couple of besties that have done some things. Edited by Parth Marathe

This week on Light the Fuselage we are joined by “Top Gun: Maverick” editor Eddie Hamilton, who we had on the main show many years ago (he also edited “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”). This week we talk about how editing “Top Gun: Maverick” was like climbing a mountain, we get into the Screen X presentation and just how laborious the action production was. Also learn how long he'll have been on “Mission: Impossible 7” and “8.”

Eddie Hamilton, ACE takes you on a deep dive into the thought process of editing Top Gun Maverick and the challenges that he faced to complete this monumental editing task. Learn his tips for tricky editing situations and find out how he collaborated with additional editors Stephen Mirrione, ACE and Chris Lebenzon, ACE (who was one of the editors on the ORIGINAL Top Gun!) There's a ton of great content here. And if you want visuals with this conversation, check out https://borisfx.com/aotc. Also, PLEASE show some love to our sponsors. They have deals for you! Visit Borisfx.com for BORISFX, Sapphire, MochaPro and more - including blog content for filmmakers. Contact evercast.us and let them know you heard about their service and want to check it out. You'll save lots of money off your starting subscription price if you mention Art of the Cut. And go to jumpdesktop.com/cut for a free 14 day trial.

Eddie Hamilton, ACE became interested in filmmaking at age 8 and started working in post-production at age 17. He is one of the most dedicated, hard-working, and talented editors working in Hollywood today and joins me on this episode to talk about his experience cutting Top Gun: Maverick. After 23 years in the industry, Eddie has cut over 20 feature films including the next chapters of the Mission Impossible movies series, Kingsman: The Secret Service, X-Men:  First Class, and Kick Ass.Eddie takes us into the cutting room of Top Gun: Maverick and share his process for editing the thrilling flying sequences, how he collaborated with Tom Cruise, details about the intricate sound mix done for the film, how he balanced humor, drama, and action in the edit, and why it was the most challenging project he has ever worked on.We also discuss his journey to cutting some of the biggest Hollywood feature films, the struggles and sacrifices of being a top film editor, his riskiest career move, what he looks for when hiring assistant editors, how it's not necessary to assist before becoming an editor, the importance of having defined goals, and much more!CLICK HERE to join the Hollywood Editing Mentor community!SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts!Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" and "Do You Want" by JesusdapnkFacebook: www.fb.com/jesusdapnkSoundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jesusdapnkInstagram: @jesusdapnk

Director Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton

Once again we are joined by Ben Rosenblatt, a former Bad Robot executive who worked on “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and “Rogue Nation.” This week we talk about getting IMAX dailies in Dubai, what Tom Cruise indulges in (food-wise), and why ILM didn't return for “Rogue Nation.” He also takes responsibility for putting Eddie Hamilton on Christopher McQuarrie's radar for “Rogue Nation,” accidentally deleting Rebecca Ferguson's audition, and that initial plan to shoot “Ghost Protocol's” title sequence in IMAX.

TJBS welcomes the Juggalo Patriot to analyze Johnny Bru's interviews with Clark County Republican Party Chair candidates Jesse Law, Eddie Hamilton, Dave Crete, and Carrie Ann Buck.  But first we learn all about Christopher Dyer and his life from military brat in Germany and Virginia, to Broadway (maybe off off off Broadway), to being knee deep in Clark County Republican Politics for over 14 years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thejohnnybrushow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejohnnybrushow/support

Who has the best intentions for the Clark County Republican Party? Who will win the Chair race? It is coming down to the wire and we have four announced candidates! Learn about them here!

  Assistant Editor, Riccardo Bacigalupo Assistant Editor, Riccardo Bacigalupo seemingly started off his career already in the high speed lane of post production.  Working alongside editor, Eddie Hamilton, Riccardo was able to cut his teeth on such films as X-Men: First Class, Kick-Ass 2, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kingsman: The Golden Circle and Mission Impossible: Fallout.  It was his experience on those films, coupled with his deep workflow and technical knowledge acquired through assisting Eddie, that made him an ideal post team member for the tv series, Pennyworth.  Pennyworth explores the early life of Bruce Wayne's (AKA Batman) butler, Alfred Pennyworth, as a former British SAS soldier who is forming his own security company in a kind of "alternate universe" London that has a distinct 50's/60's vibe and an action movie flair. But working at such high speeds in the most demanding environments can take its toll on anyone in this field, and Riccardo details how he's learned to work under such challenges; finding a balance between life and work that will set him up for a long and rewarding career in creative editorial. From Kick Ass to Pennyworth In our discussion with Assistant Editor, Riccardo Bacigalupo we talk about: The rigors of wrapping up a tv season Building remote and redundant editing workflows for film What assistants need to know for 5.1 audio environments Ways to network and build your skills outside of the edit suite Using Avid workspaces to make it easier to move from room to room The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out the podcast with Mission Impossible: Fallout editor, Eddie Hamilton ACE Download the free trial of Avid Media Composer | Ultimate Learn Avid for free with Media Composer | First Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube  

In this episode of Egg Cast with John Egger, I sit down with my good friend Eddie Hamilton. Eddie is a former Rowan University linebacker and is now playing for the Salina Liberty in the CIFL (arena football). Throughout the show, we discuss Eddie's football journey, adjusting from outdoor to indoor football, positive vs negative people (and how they affect you), how to manifest your dreams, and a bunch more! I had a great time on this one! Enjoy! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ON ALL PLATFORMS FOR NEW EPISODES! Check out Ryan Cutter on Twitch! http://Twitch.tv/CutGuy06 Listen on Apple Podcasts:

Moose and Garrett discuss all things football and a great interview with Eddie Hamilton!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we are joined by Riccardo Bacigalupo, who served as first assistant editor on “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” meaning he worked very closely with our favorite person on earth, editor Eddie Hamilton. Riccardo shares stories about just how much work was done while Cruise was out with a broken ankle, how Eddie was cutting "Fallout" and the second “Kingsman” simultaneously, and more!

What voices are energizing me during these strange days as I ponder getting to the other side? Under normal circumstances, I’d be able to list off half-a-dozen authors or musicians without even thinking about it. But, after sitting with that question for a while, I started to realize that I wasn’t feeling energized at all. In fact, the only thing I really felt was...heavy. Fortunately, I was encouraged to have this conversation with two artists from the Fabric community: Adam Johnson and Eddie Hamilton.  ~Tim Kennedy  More info here: EPISODE PAGE

In part two of this fascinating interview, Eddie tells us how he communicates with directors and creates the perfect environment for creative collaboration. He also talks about many of the films that taught him the intricacies of pace and timing as well as how to edit archive footage. And his insights into how we should make ourselves incredibly valuable on any production are extremely useful.Yet again, listening to an editing artist who has risen to the very top of their genre is very inspiring and I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of it.

From humble beginnings on the south coast of England, Eddie has built a career ladder that has placed him at the very top of Hollywood. I recently caught up with him as he was finishing off the much anticipated Top Gun: Maverick. Listening to his story, his advice for young editors and his overwhelming love for editing was an absolute joy.In this first in a two part series Eddie talks through how he rose from quick turn around sports news programs and low budget movies all the way up to sharing an edit suite with Tom Cruise and Jerry Bruckheimer. He tells us about his drive to succeed, his meticulous creative process and how he cultivates relationships with some of Hollywood’s biggest names.

Music from Bird Rollins, Eddie Hamilton & The Arabians, Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Kurt Harris, The Charades, The Contours and lots more ...

In this episode, Melissa Lock and Eddie Hamilton help us take a look into the fog, inconvenience and overwhelm of what we didn’t choose. Eddie's story of getting honest about what was worth living for will inspire you to look at what is empowering, not just easiest for your own one, precious life. Eddie is a friend, partner to Jen, dad, teacher, painter and fellow Fabric “someone who wants more from life.” eddiehamiltonart.com Find related resources, including the outline for this message, on our website. Also watch for our regular "scraps" podcasts where we talk through other ideas and parts of the message that ended up on the cutting room floor. You can support Fabric as a community and help to bring messages and experiences like this to more people at fabricmpls.com/give. Thank you!

In this edition of The Rough Cut, we podcast al fresco with Eddie Hamilton in Berlin, Germany to talk about his work on Mission:Impossible - Fallout.  Eddie shares with us his thoughts on... - The last steps to finishing a film - Incorporating different cameras and aspect ratios into a film - The editor's role “on location” - Collaborating with Tom Cruise - The classic story structure of action films - Editing in 4K - Moving projects from the edit suite to the laptop and back

Master action editor Eddie Hamilton invites us into his secret Santa Monica cutting room to talk all things editing, Mission Impossible: Fallout and the state of the action genre. All this over a slice of Monica's Unicorn Pizza.

Master action editor Eddie Hamilton invites us into his secret Santa Monica cutting room to talk all things editing, Mission Impossible: Fallout and the state of the action genre. All this over a slice of Monica's Unicorn Pizza.

What an honor to sit down and chat with award-winning editor Eddie Hamilton, whose credits include 'X-Men: First Class', 'Kingsman' and 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' and this year's 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout.' He's currently hard at work on 'Top Gun: Maverick', to be released in the June of 2020. In our conversation we talk about Eddie's passion and understanding for the art of editing, what he learned from collaborating with editor Lee Smith, ACE and his creative process with director Christopher Nolan, and his experience with creating story on the last two 'Mission: Impossible' films with Chris McQuarrie and Tom Cruise. Make sure to find and follow the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/soundstageaccess/

We continue our interview with superstar editor Eddie Hamilton, who goes further into the making of “Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation” and “Mission: Impossible Fallout,” and we get him to rank his favorite movies in the series! (Because of course we did.)

We were lucky enough to chat with Eddie Hamilton, the brilliant editor behind “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation” and “Mission: Impossible - Fallout” (amongst many other amazing movies). Learn what drew him back into the fold and what made the production so tricky!

Two weeks ago I released the article Dear Hollywood: We Create Entertainment For a Living...We're Not Curing Cancer, and it was shared over 3000 times in the first 48 hours. Clearly the idea of inhaling a deep breath of perspective resonated with thousands of people working not just in Hollywood but worldwide who are sick and tired of sacrificing their health, time with family, and their sanity simply for the sake of creating entertainment. Placing the blame on ourselves and accepting that we have all collectively encouraged a work culture that allows us to be treated like doormats was an idea I didn't expect to be embraced with open arms (I was prepared for A LOT of trolling). But on the contrary I received unanimous praise for this viewpoint. Furthermore, I was so proud of how many people were willing to take a small level of responsibility themselves for helping to dig the hole we're all stuck in now. But that article only addressed a surface-level problem: Those of us working in the filmmaking industry are willing to put up with ridiculous (and deadly)  working conditions that few other industries would deem acceptable. Therefore, the much deeper question becomes: Why? Why are we willing to silently work through lunch breaks? Why are we slowly killing ourselves one day at a time? Why do we feel terrified to ask for overtime, even if it's in our contract and we've put in the extra hours? Why do we feel embarrassed to take a fifteen minute walk in the afternoon to solve creative challenges? Why do we work 100 hours in a single week simply because "The overtime is good" despite it destroying our health and our relationships? Why are we okay watching our kids grow up via Facetime? After reading hundreds of messages, Facebook comments, and emails from "creatives" working in the entertainment industry worldwide, I believe the root of this problem is the following cultural mindset: We Should Just Suck It Up. We're "Lucky" To Be Here.   Oh my God...working in Hollywood is so glamorous! Many of our friends and families who are "business professionals" often envy us for doing something so "cool" that's seen by millions of people around the world. We're lucky to be here. When somebody asks what you do and you say, "I worked on the latest Mission: Impossible movie," they reply with, "Holy crap, that movie was so good. You got to work on that!!!" We're lucky to be here. When your former college roommate (and classmate in film school) who is now working in pharmaceutical sales excitedly asks, "Have you seen any celebrities?" and you reply with: "Yeah. I often have lunch at the table next to [insert giant mega-celebrity here] and the other day [insert mega-director here] was in my edit suite giving me notes," their jaw drops. They can't imagine doing something so fun with such "important" people! We're lucky to be here. Right? Right??? Bullshit. No matter the craft, guild, or area of expertise, if you have a successful career in Hollywood or anywhere else around the world in the entertainment industry... You earned it. Now it's time to start behaving that way. Calculate the True Cost of Developing Your Expertise I'll admit there have been more than a few jobs where I've caught myself asking the question, "Are they really paying me to do this? This is so cool, I'd do this for free!" There's no question a certain amount of cachet accompanies working in the entertainment industry. If you spent your entire childhood living and breathing comic books, for example,  having the opportunity to work on a Marvel project is undoubtedly a dream come true! Unlike many people who "settled" in life and became pharmaceutical reps, insurance salesman, or corporate accountants, we have the pleasure of watching television or making movies all day long. And therein lies the trap. The Hollywood machine preys on creative professionals who will do whatever it takes to deliver top quality work, no matter how unreasonable the deadline. And Hollywood gets away with it knowing we simply can't imagine doing anything else with our lives, we won't "settle," and we worked our asses off to get where we are. And most importantly, we know they'll replace us in a second if we speak up. So we don't speak up. And our quality of life (not to mention our self-respect) gets flushed down the toilet. https://youtu.be/essNmNOrQto Can you name any other industry willing to devalue their skills as much as "creatives" do? Before opening Pandora's Box and accepting the punishment, abuse, and often downright bullying that is "just part of the business," take a moment to calculate the true cost of the expertise you bring to your profession. How much did your college education cost you? Most likely you started your career on day 1 with six figures in debt sleeping on someone's couch and subsisting off Ramen noodles. How many years of spec work, low paying jobs, bartending gigs on the side, and months of unemployment did you endure so you can now "live the dream?" If you don't believe taking low-paying (or free) work is part of the path to success, Just ask editor Alan Bell how likely that is to happen. How much time did you put in perfecting your craft as an assistant before getting that long overdue promotion? In general it takes people at least a decade to become an "overnight success story." Just ask Eddie Hamilton (editor of Mission: Impossible Fallout) or Kelley Dixon (editor of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul) how many years it took for them to "get lucky." The next time you feel like conceding to the demands of your profession and accepting them as reality because "You knew what you signed up for," think long and hard about what you've had to endure to secure your spot. If you value the years of effort, financial hardships, and sacrifices you've made to develop the level of expertise you bring to your job...shouldn't others value it equally? Most importantly, realize that if you make the choice to devalue yourself, your skills, and your expertise, you are making the choice to devalue ALL OF US. Calculate the True Value of Your Expertise to Others Despite what the entertainment industry wants you to believe, YOU ARE NOT JUST ANOTHER SET OF HANDS. You are not a keyboard monkey. You are not an extension of your workstation. While this analogy may vary from craft to craft, bear with me as I compare the craft of editing (my specific skillset) to building a multi-million-dollar home. 'Building a Million-Dollar Home 101' Step 1: An architect designs the blueprints. Nobody would argue that an architect has tremendous value given their education and expertise. And the analogous position in filmmaking to the architect is most likely the writer, a (generally) highly valued and sought after position in the entertainment industry. And rightly so.     Step 2: A foreman assembles a crew of skilled craftsmen to build the home. You can make the case that either the main producer or the director is the 'foreman' who assembles the crew and directs them all towards the common goal of building a gorgeous home exactly to the specifications laid out in the blueprints. And the client is of course the movie studio or television network.   Step 3: The carpenters and laborers take random piles of materials (lumber, copper pipes, shingles, plywood, electric wire, etc) and frame what will become the home. The carpenters and laborers in this case are the editors, visual fx artists, animators, cinematographers, gaffers, makeup artists, production designers, script supervisors...and literally the set carpenters. We are all the hands that build the house. We all have one common goal.     Step 4: The sh*t hits the fan. Inevitably while building any complex structure, whether it's a house, a tv series, or a film, things are going to go wrong. Plans will change. Tastes of the designers and clients will go against the original blueprints. Or the house might just fall apart all together. "Originally I wanted the kitchen here, but let's put it on the other side of the house instead. Can we do that?" "This upstairs bathroom would really go better in the entryway instead, wouldn't it?" "Oh yeah, this piano I asked you to put in the 3rd floor...can we put it on the 1st floor now?" "Oh my God. The foundation is collapsing. Do something!!!!"   Step 5: The architect and foreman re-design the plans to overcome design challenges and/or meet the updated needs of the client. And sadly this is where the house-building analogy takes a wrong turn. When design changes are required on a home, the responsibility falls on the architect or more likely the foreman (both of whom are being paid handsomely for their roles on the project). But when the sh*t hits the fan in the entertainment industry, it rolls downhill. And guess who's laying at the bottom to receive all the shit rolling to the bottom? Welcome to post-production. As editors, visual fx artists, and the many other crafts in post, it's our job to make complex design changes and overcome many of the creative challenges that come up during the filmmaking process. We are expected to solve problems with the level of expertise that an architect or foreman have. Yet we are treated (and often paid) like laborers, like a set of hands simply there to button-mash our keyboards at the behest of the "true creatives." That is until the moment when we put Humpty Dumpty back together again (on deadline, I might add) and are regaled with such high praise as, "You saved the picture!" or "You're a magician!" Starting to feel like your position has value now? It's about time. Now do something about it. This Isn't a Union Issue...It's a Human One I honestly don't care whether you do union or non-union work. These cultural issues affect all of us in the entertainment industry. And here's the really bad news...a new contract isn't going to change any of this without YOU. Should those of us working in post-production be afforded the same amount of turnaround hours as other guilds in Hollywood? Of course! Yes we should negotiate new turnaround times equal to other guilds and demand a minimum amount of "standard" hours per day...but it won't solve all of our problems. Why? Because none of these issues matter if we don't enforce them on an individual level. I can count the number of editors in all of unionized Hollywood on one hand who enforce "meal penalties" on a regular basis. Most editors aren't even aware that it's a union no-no to skip lunch and eat it at your desk. You can't wait around thinking your union rep is going to make sure someone enforces your meal breaks and pays you OT. The responsibility is yours. The next time you find yourself thinking, "It's no big deal, I love this job," just remember: We're not lucky to be working in Hollywood. Hollywood is lucky to have US.

Interview with Blockbuster Film Editor Eddie Hamilton A.C.E (Kickass, X-Men First Class, Kingsman, Mission Impossible 5) (Best of Going POSTal)

Gordon sits down with Eddie Hamilton to discuss the editing process of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. If you haven't seen the film yet, go rent it and then listen to this episode. We discuss many topics that lead to many potential spoilers.

Over many years in the industry, Eddie has cut over 20 feature films (both independent and major studio releases) in a wide variety of genres as well as TV dramas, documentaries and award-winning shorts.  Eddie has given presentations on Avid Media Composer editing at NAB and IBC. He is a member of American Cinema Editors and BAFTA, and was on the feature film panel for EditFest London.  Eddie's film projects include editing the popular Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2 films, X-Men: First Class, and the upcoming Jadoo, for writer/director, Amit Gupta.

“It's your duty as a professional working with a director & producer that you tell them when it becomes impossible to do the job on your own.”Eddie Hamilton, ACE is the editor of Top Gun: Maverick, the last 3 Mission: Impossible films, Kick-Ass 1 & 2, and X-Men: First Class, just to name a few. And in my second interview with Eddie (here's part 1 if you haven't listened yet), he and I candidly discuss his experience editing Top Gun: Maverick and what drove him to asking for help before it was too late.The grueling work hours required to produce blockbuster content can literally be deadly if you don't care for yourself properly. When your livelihood depends on your creativity, your mental health is no longer a luxury, it's a job requirement. But many of us have spent so many years (maybe our entire lives), ignoring our self-care needs at the expense of our jobs - no matter the cost - we don't actually know how to care for ourselves when the time comes we have no other choice. Eddie recognized early in his career that he would have to take control of his mental health and set boundaries if he was going to survive working in Hollywood at the highest level, but not even that was enough on this job.In this conversation (which as a crazy aside was actually recorded before the pandemic, and I had to wait to release this interview until the film released!), Eddie honestly shares the immense challenges and responsibilities he bared working on Maverick and he gives an inside look into challenges like managing burnout, summoning the courage to ask for help, and whether or not working at the highest level in the business is worth the sacrifices.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:How Eddie got started in editing.Eddie went from being his own assistant for his first ten movies to having 7 AE's for Top Gun: Maverick.What a typical day looks like while Eddie is cutting dailies on Mission Impossible and Top Gun: Maverick.Why Eddie had to ask for help on Top Gun: MaverickThe challenge and responsibility of being an editor on high budget films and how listening to Optimize Yourself reminded him to stay healthy.My story of the pressure I felt on Burn Notice when I had to cut a season opening montage with found footage from past dailies.Eddie's healthy habits of running and watching movies keep him fit and creatively informed to do his job well.Fever dreams of close ups of actors in his head wake him up at 3am.The hours Eddie worked when he went on location with the film.When burnout kicked in and he found himself frozen in front of his laptop unable to cut dailies.The foresight Eddie had to mention he was going to need help to the producers early on.Not only could Eddie not keep up to camera in cutting dailies, he couldn't keep up to watching all the dailies.Eddie values having another editor to bounce ideas off of and get immediate feedback.Does Eddie think the work is worth all the sacrifices he make?Eddie insists his team attends all important events in their lives.Why Eddie took a week off to do a personal development course and what changes it brought about in his life.The importance of asking lifestyle questions in job interviews.Eddie sees an appreciation for mental health growing in the past few years.Finding employers that respect your mental wellbeing is essential and should be prioritized whenever possible.Useful Resources Mentioned:Eddie Hamilton previous episodeHoffman ProcessContinue to Listen & LearnEp175: Defining Your Own Version of Success & Overcoming the Loneliness of Being a Freelancer | with Michael Bauman I Was Tired of Putting My Kids to Bed via FaceTime Every Night. Here's What I Did About It.Ep113: The Importance of Setting Boundaries, Advocating For Yourself, and Asking For Help | with Janace TashjianHow I burned out as a burnout coach (and then bounced back) Dear Hollywood...We Create Entertainment For a Living. We're Not Curing Cancer.Dear Hollywood: We Don't Want to “Go Back to Normal." Normal Wasn't Working.Ep128: How to Have a Successful Career Without Sacrificing Family | with Farrel LevyEp168: Hollywood On the Record: What's REALLY Happening On Set? | with Shay'La Banks and Nickolaus Brown Ep149: How Modern Society Is Damaging Your Brain (and the Simple Steps to Reverse It) | with Dr. Dave JenkinsEp82: Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael KammesEp01: Understanding the Link Between Creativity and Depression with Dr. Edison de MelloGuest Bio: Eddie Hamilton Eddie Hamilton, ACE is currently editing the next chapters in the Mission: Impossible movie series. Before that, Eddie cut Paramount Pictures' Top Gun: Maverick, directed by Joe Kosinski, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and Mission: Impossible - Fallout and Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation for director Christopher McQuarrie. Other credits include Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, X-Men: First Class and Kick-Ass for director Matthew Vaughn. After 23 years in the industry Eddie has cut over 20 feature films (both indies and studio movies) in a wide variety of genres as well as TV dramas, documentaries and award-winning short films. His enthusiasm for big screen storytelling is matched only by his total dedication to the craft of film editing, his nerdy technical expertise and his undisputed love of chocolate. He has given presentations on Avid Media Composer editing at NAB and IBC. Eddie is a member of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, American Cinema Editors and BAFTA, and was on the feature film panel at EditFest London in 2013 and 2018.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

Eddie Hamilton, ACE is the editor of Top Gun: Maverick, the last 3 Mission: Impossible films, Kick-Ass 1 & 2, and X-Men: First Class, just to name a few. And in my first interview with Eddie (here's part 2 where he talks about editing Maverick specifically), he and I talk about his early career choices and how he was able to become one of the top feature editors in the world…without ever going to film school.With all the unique stories that come with ‘making it' in Hollywood (or any creative career), it's easy to assume the way someone else became successful could never happen for you. Which is why I'm always trying to boil the process down to simple, actionable steps that anyone can follow to get real results. And those steps include:Choosing the ladder you want to climb (with laser-sharp specificity)Learning, honing, and becoming awesome at your craftMaking sure the right people know you're awesome at your craftIn today's conversation Eddie and I talk about his rise from runner to editor in only six months (working in sports journalism of all places), his journey from editing indie films to becoming an “overnight success,” and the various choices that Eddie made - and more importantly didn't make (i.e. what he strategically said ‘no' to), that helped forge his path to the top. Just a quick note this interview is pulled from deep in the archives way back in the Fitness In Post days, but I promise every single one of Eddie's knowledge bombs are just as relevant today as they were when we originally spoke.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:Eddie's background and how his love of film began at seven-years-oldHow to recover from rejectionHis first job in post and how he moved up from a runner to editor in only six months!His big break: working with Matthew VaughnEditing with VHS recordersIs grad school worth the time and money?A day in the life of Eddie HamiltonHis focus on diet and exercise while workingThe sacrifices necessary to succeed in this industryHis process for cutting scenesThe meals and snacks he chooses throughout the day...chocolate includedHow easy it can be to get some exercise into your day -- you don't need to do it all!Good eating habits at workStanding vs. sittingHow what you eat can affect your work for the dayThe differences between working in the US versus other countriesIf you want to succeed more than everyone else, you will succeed!Useful Resources Mentioned:Eddie Hamilton Maverick episodeEp11: Making It In Hollywood as a “Creative” (What They Don't Teach You In Film School) | with Norman HollynHow 'Mission Impossible' Editor Eddie Hamilton Skipped Film School & Worked His Way to Cutting BlockbustersHow To Get Ahead In EditingCutting Mission: ImpossibleContinue to Listen & LearnEp175: Defining Your Own Version of Success & Overcoming the Loneliness of Being a Freelancer | with Michael Bauman I Was Tired of Putting My Kids to Bed via FaceTime Every Night. Here's What I Did About It.Ep113: The Importance of Setting Boundaries, Advocating For Yourself, and Asking For Help | with Janace TashjianHow I burned out as a burnout coach (and then bounced back) Dear Hollywood...We Create Entertainment For a Living. We're Not Curing Cancer.Dear Hollywood: We Don't Want to “Go Back to Normal." Normal Wasn't Working.Ep128: How to Have a Successful Career Without Sacrificing Family | with Farrel LevyEp168: Hollywood On the Record: What's REALLY Happening On Set? | with Shay'La Banks and Nickolaus Brown Ep149: How Modern Society Is Damaging Your Brain (and the Simple Steps to Reverse It) | with Dr. Dave JenkinsEp82: Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael KammesEp01: Understanding the Link Between Creativity and Depression with Dr. Edison de MelloGuest Bio: Eddie Hamilton Eddie Hamilton, ACE is currently editing the next chapters in the Mission: Impossible movie series. Before that, Eddie cut Paramount Pictures' Top Gun: Maverick, directed by Joe Kosinski, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and Mission: Impossible - Fallout and Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation for director Christopher McQuarrie. Other credits include Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, X-Men: First Class and Kick-Ass for director Matthew Vaughn. After 23 years in the industry Eddie has cut over 20 feature films (both indies and studio movies) in a wide variety of genres as well as TV dramas, documentaries and award-winning short films. His enthusiasm for big screen storytelling is matched only by his total dedication to the craft of film editing, his nerdy technical expertise and his undisputed love of chocolate. He has given presentations on Avid Media Composer editing at NAB and IBC. Eddie is a member of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, American Cinema Editors and BAFTA, and was on the feature film panel at EditFest London in 2013 and 2018.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).