Christina is a horrible editor.
Allow me to clarify.
I am capable. I understand the system. I know the process - or at least where to find the answers to my questions. It's all good in that department. That's not the problem.
The real problem with being an editor lies in my inability to close myself off to the world and step into the "Darkroom". I'm sure all my video and photographer friends know exactly what I am saying. This "Darkroom" phase is the time that you have pajama days more often than days that you get fully dressed [baring showers of course - we have to stay feeling good and sharp]. It's the time when you emerge from your "Darkroom" for water and meals and internet when you are about to go crazy. Some people love the editing process. And in all seriousness, I do too.
Except when it controls my life.
I'm finding that video editing is, of course, a bit different than photo editing. Especially as I am the solo editor for two projects. It's harder when you can't run ideas off people. Or show them what you have to get suggestions. Being new at the hardcore "Darkroom" process, I don't make any attempt to hide the fact that I'm not used to being able to multi-task when I need to be on creative edge. It's so much easier when you have a team around you than when you are on your own.
Last week I put together this piece. Two days later I was about to go i.n.s.a.n.e. And then I realized something: It's so much easier to be in the trenches and doing the work with the people you love and who are brilliant and who are in need. But doing things by yourself, it takes a different level of discipline, of devotion to your call.
I know many of you photographers, video people and the like, arent able to have a huge team to pull together projects like Ashes to Beauty or Risk Love. But should that stop you?
When you are passionate about your calling, nothing will stop you. Not even takin the high road and goin solo.
I promise.
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