This Guy Edits

"This Guy Edits" is a YouTube channel about film editing. I focus on story, character, and emotion. I care less about software and technical stuff. The channel is not just for editors. My Patreon Members are passionate supporters who subscribe for additional access, exclusive in-depth&nbsp;content, a few merchandising perks, and a deeper engagement with myself and the other members. You might have heard the saying: 'Great editing is invisible.' While that may be true, I aim to shed a little light on the craft. I'm not saying that I have achieved greatness or ever will.&nbsp;This channel is simply about helping you (and me) become more aware of the creative power of editing and to celebrate the "invisible performers in the editing room".<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ANK8UpPPFlg?rel=0" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0"></iframe><img src="http://thisguyedits.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/who-am-I.jpg" title=""> My name is Sven Pape. I am a filmmaker and editor based in Los Angeles, California. I am an A.C.E. Award Nominee who&nbsp;cut for James Cameron, Joseph Gordon-Levit, and James Franco. &nbsp; My journey with YouTube started while cutting "Flesh &amp; Blood", a feature directed by Sundance filmmaker Mark Webber. It premiered at the 2017 SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, and later played in theaters across the country. The following year I returned to SXSW with the documentary "Alt-Right: Age Of Rage", directed by Adam Bhala Lough (available now on Netflix).&nbsp; On the channel, I show how I shape a story through editing to emotionally engage an audience. It could be through a "How-To" video of a specific technique, a video essay on a theme, or a near-real-time screen recording as I edit a real project. Here are examples of each type of video:<ul><li>How-To:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/zoE6x4xQh7s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">7 Editing Tips That Are Simple And Beautiful</a></li><li>Video Essay:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/C2eHpxOzjqY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">DUNKIRK: Editing the Suspense Snowball</a></li><li>Watch Me Edit: <a href="https://youtu.be/9HBuE2g5J18" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Film Editing: How to Drive Drama &amp; Conflict in a Scene</a></li></ul><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C2eHpxOzjqY" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0"></iframe><a href="http://thisguyedits.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/why-patreon.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="http://thisguyedits.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/why-patreon.jpg" title=""></a> I've quickly become obsessed with making YouTube videos, and it has become an incredible part-time job. It is addictive yet time-consuming. I would like to turn it into a sustainable model and eventually hire an assistant that can help me create more and better content. To achieve this, I would like to offer benefits to Patreon Subscribers that want to help support the channel. As a member, you will gain access to worksheets, bonus content (in form of "Watch-Me-Edit" sessions, Sneak Peeks,&nbsp;Early Access Episodes), &nbsp;merch, and direct access to me. Once we reach our second goal of 500 patrons, I will launch a special pilot project: A video essay where all patrons are invited to collaborate, starting with picking the main topic and providing all elements, including script, voice-over, music, shots, and of course, editing. If you choose to participate, I will guide you through the process of making something great in conjunction with other artists.&nbsp; I aim to build a community that shares and supports each other's work and enjoys a deeper discussion of craft and ideas.&nbsp; If you want to learn more about the idea behind Patreon, here is an interview I gave to film blogger Jonny Elwyn:&nbsp;<a href="https://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-and-video-editing/youtube-patreon-and-this-guy-edits/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-and-video-editing/youtube-patreon-and-this-guy-edits/ </a>NEW EXCLUSIVE PATREON ONLY: In 2019 Patreon members $5+ can shadow me as I edit my latest feature project. Check out this free episode below:<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/308359348" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0"></iframe>To watch other episodes in the series, click (and bookmark) this link: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thisguyedits/posts?tag=Effigie" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/thisguyedits/posts?tag=Effigie</a> <img src="http://thisguyedits.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/how-often.jpg" title=""> I usually upload once a month. Video essays take several weeks to research and tend to take the longest to edit, but they also seem to push the boundaries the most.<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pr-YtQlSU_I" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0"></iframe><img src="http://thisguyedits.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/how-can-we-help.jpg" title=""> Every dollar you give helps turn the channel into a sustainable endeavor that's going to be around long-term.&nbsp;I'm excited to steer this channel toward a place where we can all learn to become better editors, filmmakers, or film viewers. If you are not in a position to support the channel financially, I still appreciate your interest.&nbsp;This Guy Edits would mean very little without an audience. You can get involved in many other ways, like sharing videos with your friends, subtitling videos into different languages, or joining our free This Guy Edits Facebook Group (where I often ask for opinions on upcoming episodes).&nbsp;<img src="http://thisguyedits.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/thank-you.jpg" title=""> With this channel, I pledge to share what I know about storytelling and listen to your ideas. I am grateful for your support. I attended the American Film Institute and received a Masters's Degree in Fine Arts in Motion Picture. I also taught editing at Columbia College Hollywood and UCLA. Film school can be a worthwhile experience, especially because you are surrounded by peers with equal passion and drive. But I also know that most of what I have learned and continue to learn comes from doing the actual work and watching other professionals do theirs.

Free

<ul><li>FREE SET OF DAILIES from EditStock (for award-winning shorts to build your editing reel) when you pledge annually</li><li>CASEY NEISTAT BONUS STORY</li><li>INTERSTELLAR BONUS STORY</li><li>SNEAK PEEKS - Teasers of upcoming videos</li><li>TALKS: Rebroadcasts of my speaking engagements from conventions, conferences, &amp; events.</li><li>Exclusive Q&amp;A SESSIONS WITH PRO EDITORS: You ask the questions, they answer.</li><li>5GB WIPSTER Forever Account: Powerful online collaboration &amp; review tool (a must for every filmmaker).</li><li>WORKSHEETS focused on editing and career development</li><li>DISCORD ACCESS - Private community to discuss your filmmaking journey and get feedback from other patrons.</li></ul>

Assistant Editor

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<li>All of the above PLUS </li>
<li>SUPERPATREON status: You're officially making this show possible and contributing to spreading editing awareness.</li>
<li>EARLY ACCESS ROUGH CUTS of upcoming episodes. </li><li>TGE Pro Audio Preset Pack - 10 hand picked presets to bring out voice recording, reduce background noise. and create cinematic soundscapes</li>
<li>BONUS CONTENT, e.g. case studies with pro editors like David Gesslbauer (Mercedes/Roger Federer Commercial and the latest Rammstein #1 Music Video)</li>
<li>Downloadable SCENE DAILIES from an actual feature film (Mark Webber, Teressa Palmer, Rosario Dawson and Oscar Winner Melissa Leo) so you can hone in on your editing skills.</li>
<li>DISCORD Associative Editor Status</li>
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Associative Editor

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<li>All of the above PLUS</li>
<li>You're on "The Editing Board!" which gets you private email access to me for a direct line of communication (when you need it)</li>
<li>A digital download of my directorial debut "L.A. Twister"</li>
<li>25% Discount on all TGE Merch</li>
<li>FULL ACCESS to anything and everything ever posted and uploaded on the Patreon stream. </li>
<li>Special DISCORD Co-Editor Status.</li>
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Co-Editor

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<li>All of the above PLUS</li>
<li>This limited  tier is only available to 3 members. If you are actively working on a project (documentary, short or feature as editor, producer or director) or doing an editing course and are looking for feedback from a pro-editor, this ongoing mentorship program is for you. </li>
<li>Includes a monthly ONE-ON-ONE VIDEO CALL. I'll watch your work a few days before the call and submit my notes to you beforehand.I'll give creative feedback, suggest ideas, help you develop a schedule and keep you accountable. I also offer insights when it comes to career development, post production workflow, festival &amp; distribution strategies.  </li>
<li>Special Supervising Editor DISCORD Status.</li>
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