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The Lost Art of In-Camera Editing

The Lost Art of In-Camera Editing

As a filmmaker with decades of experience behind the lens, I’ve watched the evolution of video production, from the analog days of tape to the digital revolution of 4K and AI-assisted editing. While I embrace the incredible tools available today, I can’t help but feel...
Beloved College Basketball Coaches

Beloved College Basketball Coaches

Remembering Pete Newell Fans of college basketball still honor Coach Pete Newell (1915–2008). He led California to an NCAA championship and guided Team USA to Olympic gold. Moreover, his induction into the Hall of Fame recognized him as one of the sport’s great...
Editor Has the Last Word

Editor Has the Last Word

Power of the Editor In the world of filmmaking, there’s an old saying that holds a sliver of truth and a pound of experience: “The editor has the last word.” It might sound cheeky—after all, isn’t it the director’s vision, the producer’s money, the writer’s story?...
Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani

Teleprompting for Shohei Ohtani: A Day to Remember at Sony Studios By Patty Mooney When you work in video production as long as I have, you get used to unusual assignments. But some stand out—sharp, gleaming memories you can pluck from the tree of your career with a...