Sally Menke’s name may not be the first that comes to mind when you think of Quentin Tarantino films, but her work behind the scenes was integral to the success of many of his most iconic movies. Having earned 12 awards and many more nominations, Sally Menke solidified herself as one of the greats in film editing. And there’s a lot we can learn from her 32-year career.This is from an article on Videomaker.com that I really enjoyed. Quentin Tarantino's films had a unique style and feel, and I believe the editing played a huge part in that. This article breaks down and examines many of the techniques his editor, Sally Menke, employed to great effect. Techniques we (video-makers) can all learn from, even as she learned them from other filmmakers and repurposed them in unique and fresh contexts.
Here, we dive deep into her catalog and discuss what you can learn to improve your editing. [...]
Sadly, Sally Menke died in 2010 from heatstroke while hiking near Los Angeles during a heat wave. But she did leave behind a valuable legacy that all filmmakers/videographers can learn from. This article explores that legacy, whilst citing examples from films she worked on and their effects on audiences.
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