Ep. 23: Zack Arnold, ACE on Editing Cobra Kai

08/08/22 • 75 min

Ricky and Piotr talk with ACE editor Zack Arnold about landing this dream job cutting Cobra Kai, why he says it's his side-hustle and how Myagi-do lessons apply to our work as editors. Plus, the respectful power of the word, "No," the keys to optimizing yourself as an editor and more!
Below are the articles and websites we mendtion in the episode:
Zack's article "Tired of Life Kicking Your Ass? Learn to Fight Back Like a True ‘Cobra Kai’": https://optimizeyourself.me/cobra-kai-review-netflix/
Zack's Optimize Yourself program: https://optimizeyourself.me/
Interview Zack did with Walter Murch: https://optimizeyourself.me/walter-murch-podcast-interview/
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Previous Episode

Ep. 22 - Staff to Freelance: Skills for Success

In this episode, Ricky and Piotr discuss the skills needed to successfully transition and thrive from a staff position into freelance. It's more than just code-breaking and bow staff skills, people! We talk about time management, book keeping, negotiating & more fun things.
AND If that isn't mind-blowing enough, we then play movie/ tv trivia in "The Game!"
Here's our list of important skills to know when becoming a freelancer: - Time Managing
- Book keeping
- Negotiating
- Networking
- Clear Communicating
- Listening/ paying attention to detail
- Patience
- Humility - don’t take anything personally
Bonus tips: - Figure out WHAT is it that you actually want to work on
- And WHO do you want to work for
- Deliver proof of work if you pitch clients (and you should): Solve a problem for them.
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Use coupon code CUTTOREVEAL for %15 off.
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Ep. 24: Dealing with Client Feedback

What ground rules should a film/ video editor follow when dealing with clients' notes?
Ricky and Piotr discuss the dos and don'ts of dealing with client feedback. How they successfully navigate it and how communication is key. Plus the two reveal a couple of the most memorable feedback notes they've received.
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