We used Final Cut Pro X which is a very good piece of editing software, it was a different experience as I had never used it before but would definitely use it again. We thought a lot about how we wanted to edit the documentary and decided that we wanted to get across what Rory thought about pottery and what it means to him.
His interview was really good, especially toward the end because it feels like Rory became more comfortable and was able to say what he really felt without feeling the pressure of the camera.
We decided to build the edit around the interview and highlight the parts of the interview we wanted to use and then blend them with different shots of the process. It was difficult to not get carried away because the cutaways looked very good and it was very tempting to use them too much.
We really honed in on the hobby aspect of the interview. He makes it clear that it isn't a job that you can be financially secure in, you need another job. It's also a hobby that requires a lot of resilience because you have to stick with it. You don't get it right the first time round and each time you create something, you become better.
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