Jonny Elwyn
@jonnyelwyn.bsky.social
Freelance Film editor sharing my learnings on all things Post Production, in detail http://jonnyelwyn.co.uk, in a weekly concise insight http://cut-daily.com
Today's Cut/daily is all about networking.
Before you run away - think of it as 'just showing up'...
Plus I share a new resource of places you can find online and IRL events to 'just show up' to...
It's free for everyone. And you can make it better...
Before you run away - think of it as 'just showing up'...
Plus I share a new resource of places you can find online and IRL events to 'just show up' to...
It's free for everyone. And you can make it better...
September 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Today's Cut/daily is all about networking.
Before you run away - think of it as 'just showing up'...
Plus I share a new resource of places you can find online and IRL events to 'just show up' to...
It's free for everyone. And you can make it better...
Before you run away - think of it as 'just showing up'...
Plus I share a new resource of places you can find online and IRL events to 'just show up' to...
It's free for everyone. And you can make it better...
If you're into the new-fangled social web technology
August 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If you're into the new-fangled social web technology
Did you know that the editor of Dune, Arrival, Sicario and Blade Runner 2049 likes to watch Dance Moms?
"In the evening, I’ll take a break, go upstairs and watch half an episode of Dance Moms, then come back and carry on for an hour or two.
I love what I do, but it takes time."
– Joe Walker
"In the evening, I’ll take a break, go upstairs and watch half an episode of Dance Moms, then come back and carry on for an hour or two.
I love what I do, but it takes time."
– Joe Walker
August 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Did you know that the editor of Dune, Arrival, Sicario and Blade Runner 2049 likes to watch Dance Moms?
"In the evening, I’ll take a break, go upstairs and watch half an episode of Dance Moms, then come back and carry on for an hour or two.
I love what I do, but it takes time."
– Joe Walker
"In the evening, I’ll take a break, go upstairs and watch half an episode of Dance Moms, then come back and carry on for an hour or two.
I love what I do, but it takes time."
– Joe Walker
I wrote this 10 years ago. It's still relevant to anyone going freelance today.
You can read the first chapter of my ebook on being a freelance creative online for free here: jonnyelwyn.co.uk/how-to-be-a-...
Just hit the scrolly pdf embed thing.
You can read the first chapter of my ebook on being a freelance creative online for free here: jonnyelwyn.co.uk/how-to-be-a-...
Just hit the scrolly pdf embed thing.
August 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I wrote this 10 years ago. It's still relevant to anyone going freelance today.
You can read the first chapter of my ebook on being a freelance creative online for free here: jonnyelwyn.co.uk/how-to-be-a-...
Just hit the scrolly pdf embed thing.
You can read the first chapter of my ebook on being a freelance creative online for free here: jonnyelwyn.co.uk/how-to-be-a-...
Just hit the scrolly pdf embed thing.
"Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" – Jay-Z
This week's issue of Cut/daily asks the question: Can I do this?
(which in this case is edit a feature doc in 6 weeks)
Plus some useful thoughts on Time Management.
Sign up and read it here - it's free!
www.cut-daily.com/458-can-i-do...
This week's issue of Cut/daily asks the question: Can I do this?
(which in this case is edit a feature doc in 6 weeks)
Plus some useful thoughts on Time Management.
Sign up and read it here - it's free!
www.cut-daily.com/458-can-i-do...
July 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" – Jay-Z
This week's issue of Cut/daily asks the question: Can I do this?
(which in this case is edit a feature doc in 6 weeks)
Plus some useful thoughts on Time Management.
Sign up and read it here - it's free!
www.cut-daily.com/458-can-i-do...
This week's issue of Cut/daily asks the question: Can I do this?
(which in this case is edit a feature doc in 6 weeks)
Plus some useful thoughts on Time Management.
Sign up and read it here - it's free!
www.cut-daily.com/458-can-i-do...
Reposted by Jonny Elwyn
One of the fun things about running This Week in Movie Trailers (TWMT) is pressing 'go' and watching every new trailer roll in...
Keep up to date with the biggest new projects by getting the top 10 most-watched trailers released each week in your inbox for free:
movietrailers.pro
Keep up to date with the biggest new projects by getting the top 10 most-watched trailers released each week in your inbox for free:
movietrailers.pro
July 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
One of the fun things about running This Week in Movie Trailers (TWMT) is pressing 'go' and watching every new trailer roll in...
Keep up to date with the biggest new projects by getting the top 10 most-watched trailers released each week in your inbox for free:
movietrailers.pro
Keep up to date with the biggest new projects by getting the top 10 most-watched trailers released each week in your inbox for free:
movietrailers.pro
One of the fun things about running This Week in Movie Trailers (TWMT) is pressing 'go' and watching every new trailer roll in...
Keep up to date with the biggest new projects by getting the top 10 most-watched trailers released each week in your inbox for free:
movietrailers.pro
Keep up to date with the biggest new projects by getting the top 10 most-watched trailers released each week in your inbox for free:
movietrailers.pro
July 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
One of the fun things about running This Week in Movie Trailers (TWMT) is pressing 'go' and watching every new trailer roll in...
Keep up to date with the biggest new projects by getting the top 10 most-watched trailers released each week in your inbox for free:
movietrailers.pro
Keep up to date with the biggest new projects by getting the top 10 most-watched trailers released each week in your inbox for free:
movietrailers.pro
A great week for trailer lovers!
Sign up for free at movietrailers.pro to watch them all
PLUS get the top 10 most-watched trailers in your inbox every week.
Take 20 seconds to scan, 20 minutes to enjoy everything...
Stay on top of the latest hit projects in a click.
Sign up for free at movietrailers.pro to watch them all
PLUS get the top 10 most-watched trailers in your inbox every week.
Take 20 seconds to scan, 20 minutes to enjoy everything...
Stay on top of the latest hit projects in a click.
June 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A great week for trailer lovers!
Sign up for free at movietrailers.pro to watch them all
PLUS get the top 10 most-watched trailers in your inbox every week.
Take 20 seconds to scan, 20 minutes to enjoy everything...
Stay on top of the latest hit projects in a click.
Sign up for free at movietrailers.pro to watch them all
PLUS get the top 10 most-watched trailers in your inbox every week.
Take 20 seconds to scan, 20 minutes to enjoy everything...
Stay on top of the latest hit projects in a click.
Today's free issue of Cut/daily - So I Married a Film Editor!
An interview with Gena and Rebekah Fridman, two working editors who happen to be married to each other.
Also gives me a chance to post this excellent clip:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqyc...
www.cut-daily.com/455-so-i-mar...
An interview with Gena and Rebekah Fridman, two working editors who happen to be married to each other.
Also gives me a chance to post this excellent clip:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqyc...
www.cut-daily.com/455-so-i-mar...
An Orange on a Toothpick - So I Married an Axe Murderer (3/8) Movie CLIP (1993) HD
YouTube video by Movieclips
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June 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Today's free issue of Cut/daily - So I Married a Film Editor!
An interview with Gena and Rebekah Fridman, two working editors who happen to be married to each other.
Also gives me a chance to post this excellent clip:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqyc...
www.cut-daily.com/455-so-i-mar...
An interview with Gena and Rebekah Fridman, two working editors who happen to be married to each other.
Also gives me a chance to post this excellent clip:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqyc...
www.cut-daily.com/455-so-i-mar...
Random question for something I’m building…
How many YouTube channels are you subscribed to?
1- 25
25-50
50-75
75-100
100+
200+
I was surprised to find I had 141.
Trying to figure out if I’m normal or oversubscribed…
How many YouTube channels are you subscribed to?
1- 25
25-50
50-75
75-100
100+
200+
I was surprised to find I had 141.
Trying to figure out if I’m normal or oversubscribed…
June 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Random question for something I’m building…
How many YouTube channels are you subscribed to?
1- 25
25-50
50-75
75-100
100+
200+
I was surprised to find I had 141.
Trying to figure out if I’m normal or oversubscribed…
How many YouTube channels are you subscribed to?
1- 25
25-50
50-75
75-100
100+
200+
I was surprised to find I had 141.
Trying to figure out if I’m normal or oversubscribed…
Lots of post-production apps, plugins and services on sale at ToolFarm
inc.
20% off Avid Media Composer
Discounts on iZotope RX Advanced
Red Giant
Cinema 4D
bit.ly/toolfarmsale
inc.
20% off Avid Media Composer
Discounts on iZotope RX Advanced
Red Giant
Cinema 4D
bit.ly/toolfarmsale
a woman wearing a hat is saying `` i 'm trying desperately to save money '' .
ALT: a woman wearing a hat is saying `` i 'm trying desperately to save money '' .
media.tenor.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Lots of post-production apps, plugins and services on sale at ToolFarm
inc.
20% off Avid Media Composer
Discounts on iZotope RX Advanced
Red Giant
Cinema 4D
bit.ly/toolfarmsale
inc.
20% off Avid Media Composer
Discounts on iZotope RX Advanced
Red Giant
Cinema 4D
bit.ly/toolfarmsale
Did you know that FX Alien: Earth trailer jumped straight into the Top 25 most-watched trailers of the year in just one week?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbsi...
It's the internet's most-watched trailer of the week with 23M views!
movietrailers.pro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbsi...
It's the internet's most-watched trailer of the week with 23M views!
movietrailers.pro
June 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Did you know that FX Alien: Earth trailer jumped straight into the Top 25 most-watched trailers of the year in just one week?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbsi...
It's the internet's most-watched trailer of the week with 23M views!
movietrailers.pro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbsi...
It's the internet's most-watched trailer of the week with 23M views!
movietrailers.pro
A great week to be watching trailers!
To mention just a few....
- Alien: Earth
- Eddington
- Brick
- Oh, Hi!
Watch them all at: movietrailers.pro
Plus, I found Architecton from A24 in the long list, and it looks incredible...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn7V...
To mention just a few....
- Alien: Earth
- Eddington
- Brick
- Oh, Hi!
Watch them all at: movietrailers.pro
Plus, I found Architecton from A24 in the long list, and it looks incredible...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn7V...
June 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A great week to be watching trailers!
To mention just a few....
- Alien: Earth
- Eddington
- Brick
- Oh, Hi!
Watch them all at: movietrailers.pro
Plus, I found Architecton from A24 in the long list, and it looks incredible...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn7V...
To mention just a few....
- Alien: Earth
- Eddington
- Brick
- Oh, Hi!
Watch them all at: movietrailers.pro
Plus, I found Architecton from A24 in the long list, and it looks incredible...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn7V...
This Friday's free issue of Cut/daily takes you inside a professional 1st Assistant Editor's complete workflow checklist.
Learn how to get it right when it counts!
Sign up for free today at www.cut-daily.com and read it fresh from your inbox on Friday...
Learn how to get it right when it counts!
Sign up for free today at www.cut-daily.com and read it fresh from your inbox on Friday...
June 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This Friday's free issue of Cut/daily takes you inside a professional 1st Assistant Editor's complete workflow checklist.
Learn how to get it right when it counts!
Sign up for free today at www.cut-daily.com and read it fresh from your inbox on Friday...
Learn how to get it right when it counts!
Sign up for free today at www.cut-daily.com and read it fresh from your inbox on Friday...
Wouldn't you know it, I've been on a podcast...
Talking freelancing, This Week in Movie Trailers, second incomes and a lot of curious stuff...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Thanks to Corey Nathan for the really fun chat!
Talking freelancing, This Week in Movie Trailers, second incomes and a lot of curious stuff...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Thanks to Corey Nathan for the really fun chat!
"This Week in Movie Trailers" …–Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods – Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods · 05/06/2025 · 1h 28m
podcasts.apple.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Wouldn't you know it, I've been on a podcast...
Talking freelancing, This Week in Movie Trailers, second incomes and a lot of curious stuff...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Thanks to Corey Nathan for the really fun chat!
Talking freelancing, This Week in Movie Trailers, second incomes and a lot of curious stuff...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Thanks to Corey Nathan for the really fun chat!
Want a fun start to your Monday?
Take this quick quiz and discover your editorial personality...
Which editor's pseudonym are you?
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Take this quick quiz and discover your editorial personality...
Which editor's pseudonym are you?
www.cut-daily.com/quiz
June 2, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Want a fun start to your Monday?
Take this quick quiz and discover your editorial personality...
Which editor's pseudonym are you?
www.cut-daily.com/quiz
Take this quick quiz and discover your editorial personality...
Which editor's pseudonym are you?
www.cut-daily.com/quiz
Useful new features for podcasters and interviewers from
@RiversidedotFM
- including an AI producer who will 'cut fluff' from your recordings (or at least make suggestions)
Not sure I'm ready to see all my meandering questions critiqued in that way! :)
@RiversidedotFM
- including an AI producer who will 'cut fluff' from your recordings (or at least make suggestions)
Not sure I'm ready to see all my meandering questions critiqued in that way! :)
May 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Useful new features for podcasters and interviewers from
@RiversidedotFM
- including an AI producer who will 'cut fluff' from your recordings (or at least make suggestions)
Not sure I'm ready to see all my meandering questions critiqued in that way! :)
@RiversidedotFM
- including an AI producer who will 'cut fluff' from your recordings (or at least make suggestions)
Not sure I'm ready to see all my meandering questions critiqued in that way! :)
For fun, I made a quiz...
cut-daily.com/quiz/
(Let me know if the questions are too easy - and send me some harder ones!)
cut-daily.com/quiz/
(Let me know if the questions are too easy - and send me some harder ones!)
May 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
For fun, I made a quiz...
cut-daily.com/quiz/
(Let me know if the questions are too easy - and send me some harder ones!)
cut-daily.com/quiz/
(Let me know if the questions are too easy - and send me some harder ones!)
May 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I think this is their biggest sale?
Certainly a steep discount!
Save 30% on Ravengrade's colour grading tools only in May.
Built by professional colorists for professional colorists, these are the Swiss watch of colour grading plugins!
Save while you can!
Here's my review:
bit.ly/Ravengrade
Certainly a steep discount!
Save 30% on Ravengrade's colour grading tools only in May.
Built by professional colorists for professional colorists, these are the Swiss watch of colour grading plugins!
Save while you can!
Here's my review:
bit.ly/Ravengrade
Ravengrade – Professional Film Emulations & Tools | Jonny Elwyn - Film Editor
Ravengrade Reviewed - Pro Grading Tools for Resolve This excellent 10 minute tutorial from freelance colorist and colour scientist Cullen Kelly will guide you through how to use the CineLook plugin an...
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May 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I think this is their biggest sale?
Certainly a steep discount!
Save 30% on Ravengrade's colour grading tools only in May.
Built by professional colorists for professional colorists, these are the Swiss watch of colour grading plugins!
Save while you can!
Here's my review:
bit.ly/Ravengrade
Certainly a steep discount!
Save 30% on Ravengrade's colour grading tools only in May.
Built by professional colorists for professional colorists, these are the Swiss watch of colour grading plugins!
Save while you can!
Here's my review:
bit.ly/Ravengrade
5 Annoying Things Video Editors Do
(How many are you guilty of?)
#1. Not being open to trying things...
#2 - Unilaterally knowing better than Production
#3 - Grumbling about changes
#4 - Saying “We don't have that.”
#5 - Terrible Time Estimation
www.cut-daily.com/311-annoying...
(How many are you guilty of?)
#1. Not being open to trying things...
#2 - Unilaterally knowing better than Production
#3 - Grumbling about changes
#4 - Saying “We don't have that.”
#5 - Terrible Time Estimation
www.cut-daily.com/311-annoying...
May 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
5 Annoying Things Video Editors Do
(How many are you guilty of?)
#1. Not being open to trying things...
#2 - Unilaterally knowing better than Production
#3 - Grumbling about changes
#4 - Saying “We don't have that.”
#5 - Terrible Time Estimation
www.cut-daily.com/311-annoying...
(How many are you guilty of?)
#1. Not being open to trying things...
#2 - Unilaterally knowing better than Production
#3 - Grumbling about changes
#4 - Saying “We don't have that.”
#5 - Terrible Time Estimation
www.cut-daily.com/311-annoying...
Updated this post on DIY Custom Editing & Grading Gear
– WASD keycaps no longer exist
- Update to editing keypad design
- Magnetic and under-desk Stream Deck cradles
Plus a lot more nerdy fun!
bit.ly/CustomEditGear
– WASD keycaps no longer exist
- Update to editing keypad design
- Magnetic and under-desk Stream Deck cradles
Plus a lot more nerdy fun!
bit.ly/CustomEditGear
May 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Updated this post on DIY Custom Editing & Grading Gear
– WASD keycaps no longer exist
- Update to editing keypad design
- Magnetic and under-desk Stream Deck cradles
Plus a lot more nerdy fun!
bit.ly/CustomEditGear
– WASD keycaps no longer exist
- Update to editing keypad design
- Magnetic and under-desk Stream Deck cradles
Plus a lot more nerdy fun!
bit.ly/CustomEditGear
Watched Conclave and I keep coming back to the final trio of shots.
Such a great way to end the film.
Here's my interview with the Editor Nick Emerson for his Oscar-nominated work on the film.
Part of his advice?
"Cut for a reaction, not a line.”
www.cut-daily.com/435-cut-dail...
Such a great way to end the film.
Here's my interview with the Editor Nick Emerson for his Oscar-nominated work on the film.
Part of his advice?
"Cut for a reaction, not a line.”
www.cut-daily.com/435-cut-dail...
May 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Watched Conclave and I keep coming back to the final trio of shots.
Such a great way to end the film.
Here's my interview with the Editor Nick Emerson for his Oscar-nominated work on the film.
Part of his advice?
"Cut for a reaction, not a line.”
www.cut-daily.com/435-cut-dail...
Such a great way to end the film.
Here's my interview with the Editor Nick Emerson for his Oscar-nominated work on the film.
Part of his advice?
"Cut for a reaction, not a line.”
www.cut-daily.com/435-cut-dail...
Remote-Attended Edit Sessions:
How do you have the producer/director/client in the room with you but not w i t h you?
Two approaches:
1. DIY build using Sofi Marshall's excellent guide
2. Louper.io - fast, easy, secure, feature-packed.
www.cut-daily.com/449-remote-a...
How do you do it?
How do you have the producer/director/client in the room with you but not w i t h you?
Two approaches:
1. DIY build using Sofi Marshall's excellent guide
2. Louper.io - fast, easy, secure, feature-packed.
www.cut-daily.com/449-remote-a...
How do you do it?
May 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Remote-Attended Edit Sessions:
How do you have the producer/director/client in the room with you but not w i t h you?
Two approaches:
1. DIY build using Sofi Marshall's excellent guide
2. Louper.io - fast, easy, secure, feature-packed.
www.cut-daily.com/449-remote-a...
How do you do it?
How do you have the producer/director/client in the room with you but not w i t h you?
Two approaches:
1. DIY build using Sofi Marshall's excellent guide
2. Louper.io - fast, easy, secure, feature-packed.
www.cut-daily.com/449-remote-a...
How do you do it?