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Jay Ankeney is a free-lance editor and post production consultant based in Los Angeles. Write him at 220 39th St. (upper), Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Super Bowl's Best Cuts
by Jay Ankeney, 02.26.2010
An opportunity to witness the finest artistry in the craft of editing. More...
2010 'State of the Edit'
by Jay Ankeney, 02.17.2010
We’re seeing a growing interest in what we call ‘editing for engaging experiences’ in Internet distribution. More...
Behind the Post of ‘Avatar’
by Jay Ankeney, 12.15.2009
Crucial to the 3D look of “Avatar” is the extensive use of the Fusion Camera System. More...
Editing For a Cause Wins Emmy
by Jay Ankeney, 11.16.2009
Part of “Survivor’s” impact comes from the powerful dramatic arc editors Grieve and Brodie gave to it. More...
Taking Editing into the Third Dimension
by Jay Ankeney, 10.20.2009
3D is popping out all over in movies these days, and as usual, it is up to the post-production pros to ride herd on all the magic that is coming out of Z-space. More...
Using Final Cut Studio In The Field
by Jay Ankeney, 09.29.2009
Isn't it great when someone comes out with a major upgrade that gives you more for less? More...
It's Summer—Pop a Cold One
by Jay Ankeney, 08.26.2009
"Basically, we built this film on cardboard before we even started final editing." More...
Bringing Post to the Set
by Jay Ankeney, 07.16.2009
The Ki Pro portable digital recorder from AJA Video Systems rocked the 2009 NAB Show, winning several major awards. More...
The NAB Show Through An Editor's Mirror
by Jay Ankeney, 06.25.2009
Here is a bit of perspective from the post-production viewpoint about what on-site and virtual visitors can take away from the big show. More...
Remote Editing On Avid DS
by Jay Ankeney, 06.10.2009
New York’s Ironik Design & Post relies on DS for the Final Four games of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship More...
The Toughest Pitch
by Jay Ankeney, 04.16.2009
Called "Anthem," this spot was structured around a recitation of "The Soldier's Creed" by voices as diverse as the great panorama of our country. It is part of the Warrior Ethos program authorized by then Army Chief of Staff Eric More...
3D Ads Break New Ground
by Jay Ankeney, 03.19.2009
The 3D effect during the PepsiCo and Paramount DreamWorks spots may not have been perfect, but it was definitely clever. More...
2009 Editor Survey
by Jay Ankeney, 02.23.2009
Sometimes the clearest perspective on today's digital production challenges comes from the bottom of the production funnel. More...
The Challenge of 3D
by Jay Ankeney, 01.27.2009
This is going to be the breakthrough year for 3D, or at least everyone in Hollywood seems convinced of it. More...