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In Episode 21 of "Talking MEWShop," OWC Founder & CEO Larry O'Connor explores the evolution of technology in editing and production, focusing on OWC's adaptation to industry changes. Discover the significance of Apple's hardware, Thunderbolt technology, and solid-state drives. Learn about the transition from a single-person R&D team to a larger group, the introduction of the first Thunderbolt dock, and the advantages of software RAID. Emphasize the importance of data loss prevention and sustainable practices in technology.

Always focused onward and upward with dedication to innovation, quality, and trust, OWC always strives to go further to deliver a better return on its customers' technology investments. OWC's customers rely on them to provide dependable products and support, without hesitation or compromise. They're committed to providing free, comprehensive educational content and the support necessary to ensure customer experience is second to none.

Founded in Woodstock, IL, in 1988 by Larry O'Connor, OWC / MacSales.com is the premier online source for storage, upgrade, and expansion products for Mac and iOS device users around the globe. For over 35 years, we've delivered outstanding software and solutions from OWC, NewerTech, and others, as well as comprehensive, free resources so you can go further with your technology. Customer-inspired, team-focused, OWC designs, manufactures, and offers the best solutions for enabling your world. When it has to work, customers choose OWC.

Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic, and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications.

Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest-quality education for filmmakers and editors, focusing on the art and technology inherent to our craft. We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. 

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Talking MEWShop: Episode 21 with OWC Founder & CEO Larry O'Connor

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In Episode 22 of Talking MEWShop, "Hacks" Editor Susan Vaill, ACE, talks with the MEW crew about her amazing career and industry achievements. Susan discusses how collaboration with showrunners and the "Me Too" movement significantly impacts women's opportunities in the film industry. She goes over how networking leads to career advancements, especially in television, while challenges from her long tenure on "Grey's Anatomy's" first season are recounted. The conversation also explores the future of editing, focusing on legacy and mental health.

Susan Vaill, is an editor of both comedy and drama series, including “Hacks,” “This Is Us,” “Space Force,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Susan’s love of music-driven storytelling has led her to be described as ‘a legendary music supervisor masquerading as an award-winning editor.’ In 2022 Susan won the ACE Eddie award for Television Comedy Editing for the “Hacks” episode, “1.69 Million, as well as a 2021 Emmy nomination for editing the “Hacks” episode “Primm,” and an HPA Award for editing the “Hacks” episode “Falling."

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Susan first entered the film industry in an ‘80s Doublemint gum commercial and the Hal Ashby film “Bound For Glory.” She studied film theory and art history at Williams College and got an MFA in film production at USC. After assistant-editing on documentaries and feature films like “The Last Samurai,” Susan edited over 70 episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” which won the Golden Globe for Best Drama Series in 2008. Her very first episode "Into You Like A Train" was nominated for the DGA Award in Drama. Susan also directed three episodes of the series, one of which featured an Emmy-winning performance by guest actress Loretta Devine.

After a decade at "Grey’s Anatomy," Susan turned to comedy, editing the HBOMAX series “Hacks” led by Jean Smart, “Space Force” led by Steve Carrell, “Grandfathered” led by John Stamos, and “Me, Myself & I” led by Bobby Moynihan and John Larroquette. She returned to drama to edit the upcoming HBO limited series “The Time-Traveler’s Wife,” the award-winning NBC drama “This Is Us,” and the critically acclaimed AMC dramedy “Lodge 49.” Her “Lodge 49” episodes "Circles" and "Le Reve Impossible" earned spots on The New York Times’ and Entertainment Weekly’s year-end lists of Best Episodes of Television of 2019.

Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic, and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications.

Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest-quality education for filmmakers and editors, focusing on the art and technology inherent to our craft. We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. 

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Talking MEWShop: Episode 22 with Editor Susan Vaill, ACE

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In Episode 28 of Talking MEWShop, Assistant Editor and Six Week Alumni Sophia Grimbaum Flores recalls moving to New York City to pursue a film career, starting with no connections. She goes over attending Manhattan Edit Workshop to learn editing, which boosted her industry value. Sophia talks about networking through MEWShop classes helped build a personal community to build off of. She also shares her journey from journalism to film, emphasizing the importance of workshops for skill development and connections. 

Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications.

Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft.  We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. 


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Asst Editor Sophia Grimbaum Flores on Navigating an Editing Career in NYC: Networking  & Education

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In Talking MEWShop Episode 24, Josh Apter speaks with "Dope Thief" Editor Eric Litman, ACE. They highlight Editor Eric's journey from art to film, his upbringing, educational experiences, and the challenges faced in film school. Eric stresses the importance of collaboration in editing and storytelling, along with personal reflections on impactful films and experiences growing up in Philadelphia. For editing "Dope Thief," Eric leaned on his past as well as pushing the series forward with very distinct montages, fast-paced action scenes, and knowing when to let scenes breathe for incredible performances.

Eric Litman, ACE, is a seasoned editor and a proud member of the American Cinema Editors. He grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and earned his BA in Film from Temple University’s Film and Media Arts School before receiving his Master’s in Editing from the prestigious American Film Institute Conservatory.

Eric’s editing career took off with "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," where his work earned him a spot on the cover of Cinemontage in 2015. He played a key role in crafting many of the show’s most memorable premieres and finales.

Since then, Eric has edited a variety of fan-favorite series, including "Black Sails, ""Magnum P.I.," "Charmed, "and "Star Trek: Picard." In addition, he cut "The Hot Zone: Anthrax," a limited series produced by Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions for Nat Geo.

Currently, Eric is an editor on Netflix’s One Piece and the Apple TV+ series "Dope Thief," produced by Ridley Scott and Peter Craig.

Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications.

Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft.  We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. 


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A Journey from Art to Editing with "Dope Thief" Editor Eric Litman, ACE

Editing Commercials: Trust, AI, and Creative Collaboration

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In Episode 30 of "Talking MEWShop, the team sits down with Editor Christopher Frith.  Christopher talks about how the film industry features contrasting views on indie and studio films, highlighting the need for personal connections.  Christopher shares his filmmaking journey and emphasizes the importance of practical experience, collaboration, and networking in advancing careers in editing.

Recently completing his work with Editor Eddie Hamilton on the last installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, Chris is an Editor, Associate Editor, and Assistant Editor who splits his time between low-budget indie films and studio blockbusters. He has lived and worked in Los Angeles, California, and is now based in London, UK. Other credits include "Rogue One," "Kingsman: The Golden Circle," "Wonder Woman 1984," and "Top Gun: Maverick," the final four films in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. 


Navigating the Film Editing Landscape: Insights and Opportunities with Editor Christopher Firth

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In Episode 29 of "Talking MEWShop," "The Chi" Directors Deondray Gossfield and Quincy Lenear Gossfield share their filmmaking journeys, discussing their backgrounds and inspirations. They reflect on early work, the shift from acting to directing, and the cultural impact of cinema. They dive deep into their creative risks, emotional vulnerability, and the importance of mental health in storytelling. Both Directors emphasize the need for persistence, mentorship, and a genuine love for the craft to overcome industry challenges.


Deondray Gossfield is an American producer, director, screenwriter, and actor. . He is known for "The Chi," "The Chadwick Journals," and "Legendary." He has been married to Quincy LeNear Gossfield since 2014.

Deondray and his husband, Quincy LeNear Gossfield wrote "Had U," which won first place at Showtime's Digital Media Festival for Best Experimental Short in 2000. Thereafter, The Gossfields worked on "The DL Chronicles," and thereafter gained work as producers on reality TV shows such as "America's Best Dance Crew," "The Sing Off," "Shake It Up Make Your Mark Ultimate Dance Off," "Family Dance Off," "The World Dog Awards," "Roast of Justin Bieber," and the talk show "Kocktails with Khloé."

Quincy LeNear Gossfield is a Director, Producing Director/Supervising Producer of Paramount+ Showtime's acclaimed hour-long drama series "The Chi." He and his spouse/partner, Deondray Gossfield, are dubbed the "Godfathers of LGBTQ+ TV." They are the creators, writers, and directors of the iconic GLAAD award-winning anthology series, "The DL Chronicles," a predecessor of LGBTQ POC series such as "POSE." "The DL Chronicles" achieved the historic distinction of becoming the first African American cable TV series to be nominated and win the GLAAD Media Award in 2008.

The Gossfields later created and directed the Amazon Prime spin-off series "The Chadwick Journals," which won the 2021 Telly Award and garnered a 2020 Daytime Emmy® Nomination. As a TV producer in both narrative and unscripted, Gossfield has developed and produced specials and scripted series for networks such as Cinemax, ABC, Disney Channel, MTV, Sony Television, CBS, CW, SyFy, Comedy Central, and more. For the first ten years of LeNear's diverse career, he found success as a television and film actor, having co-starred and appeared in multiple motion pictures, TV series, and national television commercials.

He is an active member of the Director's Guild of America, the Producer's Guild of America, and the Screen Actors Guild. He and his partner/spouse are the co-founders of the Russelli & Hall Company production company.

"The Chi" Directors Deondray Gossfield and Quincy Lenear Gossfield

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Inside Episode XLVI: Join us for an in-depth conversation on the art and science of color correction with two of the industry’s leading Colorists, Maxine Gervais and Roman Hankewycz of Harbor. With decades of combined experience shaping the look of major films and series, Maxine and Roman will share insights into their creative process, collaboration with directors and DPs, as well as the evolving role of color in visual storytelling.

Moderated by acclaimed Cinematographer Christine Ng, this panel will explore real-world workflows, case studies from recent projects, and the powerful emotional impact of color grading in post-production.

Senior Colorist Maxine Gervais notes an illustrious career, having collaborated on over 50 blockbuster and critically acclaimed feature films. She has been recognized for her exceptional work, garnering two Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) nominations for Outstanding Color Grading – Feature Film, for her work on Hughes Brothers’ "The Book of Eli" and Guillermo del Toro’s "Pacific Rim." Gervais made Hollywood history as the first woman to receive an HPA award for Outstanding Color Grading for Albert Hughes’ Alpha. Gervais’ credits include Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, Robert Zemeckis’ Here, Clint Eastwood’s "Cry Macho," Peacock’s "The Continental: From the World of John Wick," Hulu’s "Nine Perfect Strangers," Netflix’s The Brothers Sun, Universal Pictures’ Strays, and Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner, A Thousand and One, directed by A.V. Rockwell. With a background in classical arts, Gervais earned her B.A. in visual art from Laval University in Quebec, demonstrating her passion for creative expression through color and technology. Recognizing the potential applications in the digital world, she furthered her education by obtaining a post-graduate certificate in computer technology for cinema and television. Gervais is also an Associate Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

Roman Hankewycz collaborates with some of the most established filmmakers in the advertising and entertainment industries, including Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Andrew Ahn, Nathaniel Kahn, Brian Koppelman, Ari Aster, William Rexer (ASC), Tim Ives (ASC), Pawel Pogorzelski, Eric Lin, Edu Grau (ASC), and Errol Morris.
Hankewycz lends his color expertise to restoring Criterion Collection titles alongside celebrated filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese on his collection of early works as well as the iconic concert film "Last Waltz," the Hughes brothers and Lisa Rinzler on "Menace II Society", Ed Lachman to reimagine the color palate for Mira Nair's "Mississippi Masala," Bette Gordon on "Variety," Bill Pope on the Wachowski's "Bound," and Terence Malik on his masterpiece "Days of Heaven."

His ongoing collaborations include working with Ari Aster and Pawel Pogorzelski on both "Midsommar" and "Beau is Afraid," produced by A24. Other recent entertainment credits include Lesli Linka Glatter’s "Zero Day," Ron Howard’s "Jim Henson: Idea Man," Hulu’s "We Were the Lucky Ones," HBO's "Love & Death," Netflix’s "Halston," Chiwetel Ejiofor’s "Rob Peace," Spike Lee’s "NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021 1/2," Rebecca Hall’s "Passing," Starz’s "P-Valley," and Ken Burns’ "College Behind Bars."

Major brands include Jimmy Choo, Samsung, Tacori, Vogue, Facebook, Tide, Budweiser, Advil, Nike, and Swarovski.


Making the Grade: Painting with Light, Color, and Emotion

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In Episode 31 of "Talking MEWShop," Editor Mark Hartzell, ACE, talks about how his personal experiences shaped narratives in storytelling. He recalls how his early career networking opened job opportunities. Mark also discussed how relationships between editing and writing are crucial, the constant battle with industry challenges, and he offers invaluable advice for aspiring editors.

Editor Mark Hartzell, ACE, Navigating a Career in Editing: Insights and Experiences

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In Episode 27  of Talking MEWShop crew talks with "Only Murderers in the Building" Editor Matthew Barbato. The guys explore challenges in production, especially balancing genres on a project, and highlight MEWShop's role in teaching editing techniques. The team discusses Matthew's career journey in editing and the transition from unscripted to scripted work. They also address job loss in Hollywood during COVID, technical adaptations, AI in editing, mentoring, and upcoming events for learning and engagement.


Matthew Barbato is an American editor, producer, and director with over two decades of filmmaking experience. Most recently, he returned to season 4 of "Only Murders in the Building" after previously editing season 1 of the show.

Beyond "Only Murders in the Building," Matthew has a diverse range of editing credits on several award-winning television series across comedy and drama, including "Lessons in Chemistry," "The Good Place," "Veep," "High Fidelity," and Dave. His other recent credits include Disney+'s "American Born Chinese," Netflix's "The Kominsky Method," and Peacock's "Apples Never Fall."

Initially, Matthew's professional career took off in 2001, when his work on "Trauma: Life in the E.R." received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing for a non-fiction program.

Matthew's professional credits are not limited to the editing sphere; his varied career includes shooting and directing verité, as is evident in Anthony Bourdain's first television series, "A Cook's Tour," for which he acted as camera operator and director.

Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications.

Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft.  We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. 


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Editor Matthew Barbato on Navigating Editing Challenges in a Changing Industry

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