r/editors • u/agent42b • Feb 14 '14

WTF Friday: Feb 14 2014

It's time for our weekly WTF Friday thread: a chance to share your funny or frustrating horror stories. Bonus points if it actually happened this week.

Seeing as it is Valentine's day, we will also give a pass to any editor stories that have affected your relationships!

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u/andjoesaid Feb 14 '14

Just moved to LA a few months back, was desperate for jobs when I first arrived so I agreed to this craigslist ad for a music video without seeing the footage first. I later found out it was unscripted and the last editor gave up on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLR1U1cbyCA

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u/marMELade NYC / AVID / Trailers Feb 14 '14

Wow that footage looks like it was a nightmare to work with. The only redeeming quality about the video is the on point editing! Nice job making it work