Get ready to be blown away by the latest superhero film to hit the big screen! Black Adam, portrayed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is one of the most powerful superheroes to grace the cinema. But how did the editing team make this hero bigger and better than all the rest? We sat down with Mike Sale, ACE, to learn about his work on the editing team and the tricks and tips he has to share for crafting an all-powerful anti-hero who can still endure with audiences.
Sale reveals that Black Adam was cut on Avid, one of the best legacy platforms for high-end video editing. While more and more editors might be embracing other NLEs like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro, it’s no surprise to see a seasoned editing veteran use Avid for such a big project.
Building an origin story for an anti-hero can be challenging, but Sale and his team made many iterations of Black Adam over the past year to ensure that it landed emotionally. The balance of tone is critical in any genre, and Sale used audience testing to make sure that the tone of comedy and pacing was correct.
Sale believes that superhero movies are evolving and expanding the range of characters and stories that can be told. He thinks that they offer a great cinematic experience because the action can be elevated by supernatural abilities.
For aspiring video editors looking to work on ambitious projects, Sale advises them to be relentless, creatively honest, and to strive for greatness. So, take chances, and don’t stick with the mediocre. With hard work, passion, and creativity, you can succeed in this industry.
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