The Editors of Beef On How They Cut EMOTION The Right Way

This podcast interviews the Emmy-winning editors of Netflix's "Beef," Nat Fuller and Jordan Kim, focusing on their editing choices and how they crafted the show's bingeable nature and unique tone. The editors discuss specific editing decisions made for particular scenes, including the use of montage, close-ups, and pacing to manipulate audience emotions and create an anti-hero the audience roots for. They highlight the importance of context in editing, illustrating how seemingly long pauses or silences can be effective when viewed within the larger narrative. The discussion also touches on the collaborative process and the challenges of balancing humor and drama. A key takeaway is the editors' emphasis on subverting audience expectations and maintaining a dynamic range of pacing to keep viewers engaged.