Job description:
A film editor is responsible for turning uncut footage from a film shoot into a finished, cohesive final project. Their duties include studying film scripts and using them to guide scene development, determining which camera angles to use and coordinating sound and visual effects in post-production. Film editors are a crucial part in forming meaning in the film.
Inspiration Sally Menke :
Sally Menke was a film editor who worked very closely with Quentin Tarantino, editing all of his films until her death in 2010. She received a call saying she could edit ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and this is where their relationship began. Menke’s ‘style is to mimic, not homage, but it’s all about re-contextualising the film language to make it fresh within the new genre.’
Sources
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/dec/06/sally-menke-quentin-tarantino-editing