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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Occupation. Film editor. Richard Pearson (born 1961) is an American film editor who is mainly associated with action films. Pearson, with Clare Douglas and Christopher Rouse, received the BAFTA Award for Best Editing for the film United 93 (2006).
Editor: United 93. Richard Pearson was born in 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He is an editor, known for United 93 (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008) and Men in Black II (2002).
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Picture editor Richard Pearson, ACE, did not set out to become a comedy specialist, an action guru, or a comic book connoisseur—but somehow, he has evolved into all three. In his attempt to craft a diverse, unpredictable career in post-production, Pearson has pivoted from one genre to another.
- Be The Lighthouse
- Choose Flexibility
- Ditch The Tropes
- Embrace Both In-Camera and VFX Work
- Don’T Get Lost in The Minutiae
As an editor, you have a unique responsibility to represent the vision of the director and communicate the story well. That means understanding the director’s goals so well, you can execute whether you’re in the same room or not. And when (not if) during the production process you see editorial red flags, don’t be afraid to speak up. Richard experi...
It’s often second nature to defend pre-production plans once post-production is in full swing. Richard believes it’s important to recognize the value a VFX team brings to a film, and communicate up front that you won’t be married to exact shot lengths. When I work with VFX vendors on something that isn’t totally clear, or perhaps only represented b...
When it comes to working on sequels, or well-established stories and characters, don’t be afraid to step back and take a fresh approach. This new perspective can be found not only through your editing, but through the cinematography, graphics, and even music. Director Marc Forster wanted Quantum of Solaceto feel like an art film. He vigorously purs...
Consider editorial and VFX the dream team when it comes to perfecting the final product. Richard shared how it’s possible to shoot incredibly complex scenes in-camera, but it’s the VFX team that saves thee day if the shots aren’t quite up to snuff. Ideally you want a symbiotic relationship between editorial and VFX that plays to strengths on both s...
There’s no better way to summarize Richard’s insight than to recognize the value of the relationships around you. By investing in people, you can avoid getting lost in detailsand focus on the vision at hand. Whether it’s the communication with your director or the symbiotic relationship you have with the VFX team, surrounding yourself with the righ...
The Bourne Supremacy. Editing. Acting. Richard Pearson is known as an Editor and Actor. Some of his work includes Iron Man 2, Maleficent, Justice League, Kong: Skull Island, Men in Black II, Wonder Woman 1984, Quantum of Solace, and The Bourne Supremacy.
Richard Pearson movie reviews & film summaries | Roger Ebert. ... Editor. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Christy Lemire. Editor. Justice League (2017) Matt Zoller Seitz.
Blades of Glory (2007) The Rundown (2003) Filmography. Editor (19) Wonder Woman 1984. 2020 - Movie. (Editor) Godzilla: King of the Monsters. 2019 - Movie. (Editor) Justice League. 2017 - Movie. (Editor) Kong: Skull Island. 2017 - Movie. (Editor) The Accountant.
