“Fundamental Methods for Crafting Compelling Narratives” with Self Taught Film Editor Maahir Zaveri

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Fundamental Methods for Crafting Compelling
Narratives

Expert: Maahir Zaveri

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Join our Expertclass with Self Taught Film Editor Maahir Zaveri on “Fundamental Methods for Crafting Compelling Narratives”

Subtopics:

– Learning the importance of rhythm in film editing
– Learning the importance of creating an effective soundscape
– Editing for different genres. What changes?
– How to adapt to different working styles with different directors
– The Future of Film Editing and the rise of AI

Maahir Zaveri

Editor

Maahir Zaveri, a seasoned film editor since 2015 in the Hindi film industry, boasts a rich career. His portfolio includes editing notable feature films like “Batla House,” “Satyameva Jayate,” “Marjaavan,” and “Baazaar,” alongside various web series such as “Mumbai Diaries Season 1 & 2,” “Rocket Boys Season 1 & 2,” and “Adhura,” available on platforms like Amazon Prime and Sony Liv. He’s earned recognition for his exceptional storytelling skills, notably winning awards for his contributions to “Mumbai Diaries 26/11” and “Rocket Boys.” Zaveri’s talent and expertise have left an indelible mark on the industry, solidifying his reputation as a highly respected editor.

53:50 – 57:25: Websites for good background music & tips for making a good portfolio
58:00 – 1:00:09: Mind map before cutting the trailer & steps to start a project
1:00:18 – 1:02:28: The process of editing a video
1:02:48 – 1:07:20: Creative process with the director in terms of conceiving a scene
1:07:44 – 1:09:33: Changes from first cut to final cut in terms of screen time
1:09:44 – 1:11:10: Maintaining the soul of a scene while cutting problematic dialogue for different platforms
1:11:30 – 1:14:11: Learning editing on the job by assisting or interning with an editor
1:15:47 – 1:18:00: Adjusting to recent software like Adobe Premiere Pro
1:18:15 – 1:19:13: Discussing tools and software in lessons
1:19:29 – 1:23:30: Difference between idea and execution, and approaching such situations
1:24:00 – 1:27:20: Knowledge needed for good acting and the perspective of editing on acting
1:27:50 – 1:21:25: Growing as an editor despite being a college dropout
1:32:10 – 1:33:11: Managing discrepancies between shot division on paper and actual shots taken
1:33:30 – 1:34:55: Cutting a scene and using multicam sequences
1:35:51 – 1:37:12: Organizing cut scenes on the timeline
1:37:26 – 1:39:16: Handling VFX and audio for a sci-fi project
1:39:51 – 1:41:47: Advice for screenwriters
1:42:21 – 1:44:22: Qualities desired in a director from an editor’s perspective
1:45:43 – 1:48:06: Process of balancing and audio cleaning

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00:52 – 05:10: Welcome to Maahir, the self-taught editor
05:30 – 06:24: Maahir as an editor and fundamental methods for compelling narratives
06:30 – 08:20: Audience that joins from different streams
08:50 – 11:43: •Creating a compelling narrative to communicate the story and hold interest •Identifying the most effective route to communicate the story’s message
12:04 – 13:56: Technologies and software as tools for editing
14:35 – 18:06: Understanding tempo and rhythm
18:38 – 22:00: Dealing with different joiners
22:58 – 27:55: Working with other directors – being humble and aware, and the importance of collaboration
28:12 – 32:00: Adapting to changes in the screenplay for the betterment of the story
32:55 – 37:29: AI as an empowering tool
40:00 – 48:05: A presentation about the course by Maahir
49:04 – 52:20: Reaching success due to teamwork