Discussions with the Artist, Featuring David Fisher as Editor
UK-Based Film Editor David Fisher Finds Inspiration in Cinema
David Fisher, a prominent film editor based in the UK, has carved out a successful career in the industry, working on various popular TV shows and movies. His journey, however, is not as well-documented as that of notable directors like David Fincher, who started in visual effects roles at ILM before moving into directing.
Fisher's career trajectory, specifically in film editing, is not extensively covered in the search results. We do know that he gained his initial break editing an episode of Mr. Selfridge (ITV/Masterpiece). From there, he has worked on acclaimed series such as His Dark Materials (HBO/BBC), Pennyworth (HBO Max), Doctor Who (BBC), and The Devils Hour (Amazon Prime). He also edited the feature film Jackdaw.
Fisher's passion for filmmaking is evident, with his favourite movie being the classic Point Break (1991), which he still has on VHS. He finds artistic inspiration from watching films on the big screen and takes breaks from long editing sessions to peruse his extensive DVD/Blu-ray collection for inspiration.
In his work, Fisher employs a variety of tools and plugins. He uses Boris FX Continuum and Sapphire plugins for various editing tasks, including cosmetic touch-ups to shots and adding movement to static shots with BCC Camera Shake. On Pennyworth, he used BCC Smoke & Fog and Lightning for a climactic battle scene.
Fisher studied media production at Newcastle College/Northumbria University and is a member of prestigious editing organisations such as ACE (American Cinema Editors) and BFE (British Film Editors). He grew up in the northeast of England with a love for television and film.
Looking back on his career, Fisher offers advice to his younger self and others: "Just keep going." He believes that all experiences, even seemingly unrelated ones, contribute to achieving goals. If given the opportunity, he would love to collaborate with a range of esteemed directors, including Ridley Scott, Quentin Tarantino, Kathryn Bigelow, Steven Spielberg, Ryan Coogler, David Lynch, Sofia Coppola, Jordan Peele, and Christopher Nolan.
During long editing sessions, Fisher fuels himself with M&M's and giant Reese's Big Cups. His love for film and dedication to his craft have undoubtedly contributed to his success in the industry.
David Fisher's extensive work spans across various TV shows and movies in the realm of movies-and-tv entertainment. His passion for filmmaking, evident in his favorite movie, 'Point Break' (1991), inspires him during long editing sessions while he takes breaks to browse his DVD/Blu-ray collection.
