Why you should edit movie trailers (w/ Robert Benjamin)

Robert Benjamin is an eleven-time CLIO award-winning editor who made the trailers for The Batman, Kong Skull Island, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman and many blockbuster films.

Learn the art of the trailer from Robert Benjamin's mentor, Brett Winn: https://maketrailers.com


00:00 - Intro: Robert Benjamin
01:41 - Becoming interested in filmmaking
02:46 - Getting started in the industry
09:25 - Editing promos for UFC
13:20 - Favorite project at UFC
14:10 - Getting started at The Refinery
17:20 - Cutting the first trailer
19:01 - How to cut a trailer
27:07 - Why music is the first step
35:22 - Sending the edit to the producers
37:31 - When the trailer is not chosen by the producers
40:58 - How long it takes to cut a trailer
42:21 - On motion graphics and animation
43:03 - Climbing the ladder
45:04 - Transitioning to producer editor
46:01 - Moving on to Project X
47:16 - The trailer you’re most proud of
50:59 - What makes a great trailer
55:00 - How much can a trailer editor earn?
56:48 - Advice for starting editors
1:00:17 - Conclusion: Robert Benjamin

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