This post was written by Michelle Gallina and originally appeared on the Adobe blog on June 19th, 2024.The post-production process was crucial to shaping the film’s unique narrative and visual style. We spoke with Daniel Garber, the editor, writer, and co-producer of the Emmy-contending documentary, about how the team navigated this process. From initial edits to final touches, a variety of tools were integral in bringing this story to life. Among these tools were Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Frame.io, which enabled seamless collaboration and an efficient workflow. Daniel Garber and his co-editor, Emily Yue, leveraged these tools to tackle the complexities of documentary editing, ensuring the film’s cohesive final product.“Spermworld” is now available to stream on Hulu. Continue reading to learn how these tools played a pivotal role in the creation of the documentary.How and where did you first learn to edit?My first exposure to editing was when I picked up my dad’s Hi8 video camera in middle school and cut together silly little videos using Windows MovieMaker. In high school, as I grew more ambitious with my short films and web series, I upgraded to an early version of Premiere Pro and spent a lot of time after school and during breaks discovering how small changes to the edit could have huge impacts on the viewing experience. In college, I got a chance to shoot and edit a few films on 16mm — a rare experience that taught me about the importance of being able to...
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