Art of the Frame

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this episode the gang’s conversation centers around the annual Science and Technical (Sci-Tech) Emmys, significant innovations presented at the IBC trade show, and emerging guidelines around AI use in media production. The discussion also examines the Television Academy’s AI task force, which has introduced broad ethical guidelines for AI use in production. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things to get excited about. Show Notes:Sci Tech emmys: https://www.televisionacademy.com/features/news/awards-news/2025-engineering-250902TV Academy AI Guidelines: https://deadline.com/2025/09/tv-academy-ai-guidelines-members-1236528315/IBC 2025https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/tv-tech-unveils-best-of-show-winners-at-ibc-2025Blackmagic Resolve 20.2Blackmagic ProDock for iPhone 17 AnnouncedBlackmagic Design Brings ProRes RAW to DaVinci Resolve and Pocket 4KASUS ProArt Display OLED PA27USD Monitor Introduced - A Dedicated Filmmaking Monitor90 new, modern effects, transitions and animations, all included in your plan. These tools are powered by Adobe’s recent acquisition of Film Impact, whose high-value library is now seamlessly built into Premiere Pro.Avid Content Core and more: https://www.avid.com/press-room/2025/09/avid-unveils-new-ai-and-automation-breakthroughs-to-accelerate-storytelling-ibc2025Nikon ZR (R3d) https://www.provideocoalition.com/introducing-the-nikon-zr-cinema-camera/Kyno update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! iPhone 17Blackmagic Camera ProDock: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20250910-01Review 17 Pro: https://www.provideocoalition.com/review-iphone-17-pro-max/Photographers review: https://youtu.be/KIwKEIMjBLM?si=awqppgG-sW_kR9YxOne Cool ThingKatie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-beat-impostor-syndrome/id1677016372?i=1000726844767Michael: Personal setup upgrade: https://prompterpeople.com/flex-plus-16-9-15-rgb-ips-3g-sdi-hdmi-teleprompter/Scott: CineMath for iOS   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cinemath/id6742495949?uo=2

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this episode, the gang kicked off its fourth season with a rich discussion centered on the transformative trends shaping the entertainment industry, the contentious price hikes from Adobe and, the nascent venture capital fund founded by industry veterans Seth Hallan and Leon Silverman, aiming to seed-fund early-stage tech-production startups. Subsequently, Scott, Michael and Katie each share their dream new product or service (if only they had a million dollars to invest) that would solve their post production woes. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things to get excited about. 

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Russell Griffin.  A five-time Emmy nominee, he won (2024) both the Primetime Emmy and the ACE Eddie for editing episodes of the multi-camera comedy series How I Met Your Father. The following year he won his second ACE Eddie award for an episode of the comedy series Frasier. Russell's impressive credits also include. Mad About You, The Upshaws and Family Reunion. He has been nominated for an Emmy once again for his work on Frasier.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland is joined by Stephen Mirrione. Stephen  has edited such outstanding films as Traffic for which he won the Oscar. He was nominated for the BAFTA and Eddie for 21 Grams. On Goodnight and Good Luck he was nominated for the BAFTA and Eddie. He also edited Babel, for which he was nominated for the Oscar and BAFTA, winning the Eddie Award. His other films include, Contagion, The Hunger Games, The Revenant and Birdman, for which he was nominated for both the BAFTA and Eddie.  Now he's crafted the exhilarating film, F1.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland is joined by Angela M. Catanzaro & and Harry Yoon. Angela's credits include Friday Night Lights for which she was nominated for the Eddie, The Man in The High Castle, The Foreigner, As We See It,  and Prey, for which she was nominated for both an Eddie and a Primetime Emmy. Harry's credits include The Newsroom, Detroit, Euphoria, Minari, for which he was nominated for the Eddie and Shang-Chi and the Legend of The 10 Rings & Beef, for which he won the Eddie. Now they have brought their exceptional skills to the wonderfully entertaining Marvel spectacle, Thunderbolts.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!  

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this episode, the gang are joined by Beryl Shereshewsky, a successful YouTuber and former CNN producer, to explore the intricacies of content versus traditional media. There’s a lively discussion centered around content creation, underscoring the evolving media landscape where traditional filmmaking intersects with modern digital content. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things to get excited about. Special guest: Beryl Shereshewsky: https://www.beryl.nyc/Veo 3: https://gemini.google/overview/video-generation/Adobe price changes. It goes up if you want AI, goes down if you don’t: https://www.provideocoalition.com/please-read-adobes-official-article-on-the-pricing-changes-coming-to-the-creative-cloud-plans/DaVinci Resolve 20 leaves beta, way before IBC: https://www.provideocoalition.com/davinci-resolve-20-released/American Society of Cinematographers Elects Mandy Walker, first woman, as President: https://theasc.com/news/american-society-of-cinematographers-elects-mandy-walker-as-presidentOne Cool Thing:Kaite: https://www.youtube.com/@OneSongPodcastMichael: Amaran t2c + 3" Baby Nail-On PlateScott:  https://wisprflow.ai/Beryl: Fluffy Cows - https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/Iowas-fluffy-cows-go-viral-on-social-media

In this episode Glenn is moderating a Tonal Shifts FYSEE Panel, a Q&A that includes editors from some of Netflix's biggest hit shows. Nam Na-young, whose credits include The Good, The Bad, The Weird. I Saw The Devil for which she won Best Editor at the Asian Film Awards, Space Sweepers and Squid Game. Maura Corey, who is a three-time primetime Emmy nominee for editing the Annual Academy Awards, as well as credits that include Beyond Scared Straight, Good Girls, Emergence, Manifest and Gen V. Peggy Tachdjian who has edited American Horror Story, The Politician, The Prom, Shrinking, and Only Murders in the Building. And, Arielle Zakowski, who has edited Trial by Media, Accepted, Wolfgang, Missing and Chef's Table. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!  

For the last three seasons, the genre bending series Yellowjackets has mesmerized audiences. In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews four of the editors. Jeff Israel, whose credits include Tell Me Lies, Them, Apples Never Fall and Cruel Summer. Daniel Williams who has edited episodes for Sacred Lies, Them, Seal Team and One Piece. Genevieve Butler, who has edited Them and Tell Me Lies and Kevin D. Ross whose credits include Californication, Halt and Catch Fire and Stranger Things for which he was nominated twice for both the Eddie and the Primetime Emmy.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.And thank you to Sohonet for their support! Check out their site here: ⁠⁠https://www2.sohonet.com/editorialWant to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews five Editors from the amazing series, The Day of the Jackal. Luke Dunkley, who is nominated for a BAFTA for The Day of the Jackal, also worked as an editor on The Crimson Pedal and the White and, National Treasure,  both for which he was nominated for the BAFTA, The Crown, American Animals, for which he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award. He also edited Patrick Melrose, Solos and Slow Horses. Adam Green, has edited The Last Kingdom, Willow, The Witcher, A Gentleman in Moscow  and Doctor Who. Sam Hodge, who has edited an episode of Estonia, was assembly editor on Earth Mamma and Bring Them Down, and was the first assistant editor on Barbie and Citadel.  Elen Pierce Lewis, edited episodes of White Lines and, Landscapers for which she won the BAFTA. Ben Whitehead's editing credits include The One, Gunned Down and Curfew.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.And thank you to Sohonet for their support! Check out their site here: ⁠⁠https://www2.sohonet.com/editorialWant to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this episode the gang reflect on their experiences at NAB. Key observations revolve around the show’s evolving landscape, attendance figures and the technological advancements showcased, notably in AI integrated cloud services and, the noticeable shift from mere promises of innovation to tangible, usable technology.  And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things to get excited about. One Cool Thing:Kaite: The Horror Section (crowdfunding a movie studio) https://republic.com/horrorsectionMichael: Chat with your past meetings locally -  https://fathom.video + Transcript + GPT4 All with cloud or local models.Scott:  U2:UV https://thesphere.com/shows/v-u2-immersive-concert-filmNAB discussion links:https://www.instagram.com/provideocoalition/https://rbr.com/nab-show-reveals-2025-attendance-schedules-2026-affair/https://www.provideocoalition.com/nab-2025-wrap-up-ai-the-cloud-monitors-drives-and-kyno/https://www.shootonline.com/shoot_column/nab-show-unveils-2025-product-of-the-year-and-project-of-the-year-awards-winners/https://www.quickture.comhttps://caraoneai.ushttps://amove.iohttps://cree8.iohttps://pro.sony/en_LV/products/ptz-auto-framing-camera/brc-am7https://colorfront.comhttps://ventanadesign.com/producthttps://flandersscientific.com/XMP550/ and https://flandersscientific.com/XMP650/https://cyme.io/products/peaktohttps://www.lucidlink.comhttps://www.suitestudios.iohttps://iodyne.com/promini/

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this episode the gang chat about the upcoming NAB convention, industry trends, including the ongoing integration of AI into production workflows, a few big news items and, a fun discussion about the many myths that plague post production chat rooms. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things to get excited about. Show notes:Show Notes:NAB related links:https://www.nabshow.com/https://nab25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/#/searchtype/sessiontrack/search/SMPTE%20Future%20of%20Cinema/show/allhttps://www.nabshow.com/las-vegas/conferences-and-workshops/postproduction-world/Village Roadshowhttps://deadline.com/2025/03/village-roadshown-chapter-11-bankruptcy-warner-bros-arbitration-1236328231/Apple TV + losing a billionhttps://www.theverge.com/news/633591/apple-tv-plus-losing-1-billionApple TV+ Studios Are Finally Coming To Life In Culver City — Here’s What To Expecthttps://secretlosangeles.com/apple-tv-studios-culver-city/OpenAI and Google ask the government to let them train AI on copyrighted content   https://www.theverge.com/news/630079/openai-google-copyright-fair-use-exceptionhttps://www.npr.org/2025/03/20/nx-s1-5334497/carl-erik-rinsch-netflix-fraud-fbihttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7308126987758313474/https://www.provideocoalition.com/the-angry-editor-template-search-is-the-new-music-search-time-suck/https://www.engadget.com/ai/amc-theatres-will-screen-a-swedish-movie-visually-dubbed-with-the-help-of-ai-130022232.htmlhttps://blog.frame.io/2018/09/04/creating-video-for-blind-and-deaf/One Cool Thing:Katie: Hot air ballooningMichael: Adobe Translate and Lip Synchttps://news.adobe.com/news/2025/03/adobe-summit-2025-adobe-ai-platform-unites-creativity-marketingScott: https://putonthebrakes.org/

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Jules Bruff and Althea Root about their collaboration with editor Edgar Burcksen.  Celebrated for his work on projects such as the Emmy-winning "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles," Berkson was known for his mastery of storytelling through editing, a talent he brought to his final project, The Good Side of Bad.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.And thank you to Sohonet for their support! Check out their site here: ⁠⁠https://www2.sohonet.com/editorialWant to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this episode, the gang chat about the challenges facing the Visual Effects industry, the power of the Youtube streaming platform, how it helps a new generation of content creators and, how AI might help or hinder us production folk in the years to come. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things to get excited about. Show notes:Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Features in Premiere ProThe VergeBrief Summary: Adobe launched new AI-driven functionalities in Premiere Pro, including a visual recognition search that allows users to find video clips by describing their content, enhancing editing efficiency.The VergeDirect Link (Article): https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24349299/adobe-premiere-pro-after-effects-mediaintelligence-search (validated within date range)Publication Date: January 22, 2025Adobe Launches AI Video Tool to Compete with OpenAIBrief Summary: Adobe released Firefly Video Model, an AI video generation tool integrated with Premiere Pro, offering 1080p clips and aiming to enhance film and TV production workflows.ReutersDirect Link (Article): https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/adobe-launches-ai-video-tool-compete-with-openai-2025-02-12/Publication Date: February 12, 2025https://www.provideocoalition.com/adobes-new-firefly-generative-ai-video-model-is-live/Media Composer 12.2024 finally works natively on Apple silicon…but the Nexis client does not, and running 12.2024 means you have to run a newer OS that the black trash cans can’t run.https://www.provideocoalition.com/avid-media-composer-is-now-apple-silicon-native/No more MiniDVs (and recordable blurays):https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/sony-is-halting-production-of-recordable-blu-ray-minidiscs-and-minidv-cassettes-140030225.htmlMore people are watching YouTube on connected TVs than mobile devices:https://www.newscaststudio.com/2025/02/11/youtube-connected-tv/HPAhttps://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/michael-cioni-hollywood-hpa-1236321816/Technicolor Closinghttps://variety.com/2025/film/news/technicolor-begins-to-shut-down-1236319436/Mill employees offered new jobs:https://deadline.com/2025/02/technicolor-the-mill-dream-machine-fx-1236300387/Life After Pi:https://youtu.be/9lcB9u-9mVE?si=isWCTyX_B3XJLyO8One Cool Thing: KH Igor Ridanovic used notebookLM to take the raw dataset from the 2024 rates survey and make a podcast (YouTube link):2024 U.S. Post Production Salary Survey Report (Unofficial)MK: Quickture shows assembly/radio edits inside Premiere Pro and Media Composer. Analytical AI vs GenAI. Audio only, computer vision coming soon.https://www.quickture.com/SS: The mock trailer that helped sell Cobra Kai (Twitter/X link):https://x.com/jonhurwitz/status/1895163930118393978

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this, the first episode of the year the gang tackle a few salient subjects like, the increasing technical demands in post-production roles, the intersection of technology and creativity, generational shifts in career aspirations and, how AI might just fuel our creativity in the future. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things for us post production people to get excited about. Show notes:One Cool ThingKatie:https://notebooklm.google.com/ turns information into a podcast (deep-dive conversation), which I can listen to to get a quick deep-dive into a topic. Scott:Challenger - A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space By Adam HigginbothamMichael:Cursor -https://www.cursor.com/https://apnews.com/article/nvidia-ces-2025-jensen-huang-keynote-ecd262c4c55d575e41d51441f6c4ac1dhttps://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-personal-supercomputer-ces/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/the-brutalists-ai-controversy-explainedhttps://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/oscars-consider-requiring-films-disclose-ai-use-brutalist-1236299063/https://news.delta.com/delta-host-first-its-kind-ces-keynote-experience-sphere-las-vegashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeepSeekhttps://www.respeecher.comhttps://elevenlabs.io

In this final 2024 episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Louise Ford to discuss her fabulous collaboration with director Robert Eggers on his film Nosferatu.  Louis has edited such excellent films as Don't Breathe, Thoroughbreds, Wildlife and Bad Education. As well as her collaborations with Robert Eggers on The Witch, The Lighthouse and the Northman, she has now helped him to create the terrifying tale, Nosferatu.  Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this bonus episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Joe Walker to discuss his fabulous collaboration with Denis Villeneuve on Dune: Part Two. Joe has edited such phenomenal films as Hunger, Shame, 12 Years a Slave, Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune: Part One.  Across his career, Joe has accumulated four BAFTA nominations, five ACE nominations, and one win for Arrival, and three Oscar nominations and one win for Dune: Part One. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Nick Emerson.  Nick has edited such singular projects as Starred Up, I Am Not a Serial Killer, Lady Macbeth, Emma, Life After Life, Idiot Prayer and Eileen. Now he has brought his exceptional skills to the powerful film Conclave. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

Welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast in which hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen & Michael Kammes talk about the latest news in production, post production, entertainment, tech and beyond. In this end of year episode, the gang take it in turns to give an update on the year past and, what we might expect in 2025. The discussion covers trends in software and hardware solutions, the economic challenges of the post-production industry and the shift in the types of career opportunities. And of course, there’s a bunch of really cool things for us post production people to get excited about.  Scott:   https://www.youtube.com/@keystoneproductionnetwork8729 https://support.apple.com/en-mo/guide/iphone/iph4e76f5667/iosMichael 14'' 4K UHD IPS 3840x1100 Stretched Bar Touch Screen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXL1NXVS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Katie  https://youtu.be/Ggg45-e4oj0?si=ndqhisqo2nlYLzkk

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Myron Kerstein. Myron has edited such fantastic projects as Garden State, Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, Crazy Rich Asians for which he was nominated for the Eddie Award, In the Heights and, tick… tick…Boom! for which he was co nominated for the Oscar and won the Eddie.  Now he has brought his magnificent skills to the incredible film. Wicked. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. And thanks to Sohonet for their support! Check out their site here: ⁠⁠https://www2.sohonet.com/editorial Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Marco Costa. Over the course of his career, Marco has edited such powerful shows as the series, We Are Who We Are and films such as, Bones and All and, Queer. Now he has brought his superb skills to the heart pulsing film, Challengers.  Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more. Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here. The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!