February 10, 2015: Introducing Dark Matter Editor Paul Day!

There’s an old saying in the business: “We’ll fix it in post”. ��In other words, when everyone else��gets through screwing things up, it��falls on��the editor to work his/her magic and save the day. ��Oh, you think I’m kidding but you’d be surprised how many adequate movies have been transformed into truly great films by the clicks and sweeps of a skillful editor.

Yes, editing is one of the most crucial – and under-appreciated – elements of the production process and its always a genuine pleasure to work with the best. ��As is and will be the case on Dark Matter‘s first season. ��Way back in pre-production, we were given a list of names to choose from. ��All came highly recommended but, at the end of the day, one individual’s opinion trumped all others – that of former Stargate ace editor: Mike Banas, P.I. ��The two names at the top of his list were Paul Day (pictured above), who cut episode #101, and Wendy Hallam Martin (who I’ll be introducing you tomorrow), who cut episode #102.

Had a great time today working with Paul,��finishing up my edit of #101 – just in time for Jay Firestone who comes in to do his prod cut tomorrow. ��And, while Jay is working on #101, I’ll be doing my passion #102. ��Just watched the T.J. Scott’s director’s cut tonight. ��It’s pretty spectacular.

As I mentioned yesterday, I have a hankering to do another mailbag. ��So, if you’ve got some questions, post away!

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