Interview with David Fisher, Editor, Discussing Artistry Matters
David Fisher, a highly regarded editor in the UK film and television industry, has made a name for himself with his exceptional work on various projects. His favourite film is the 1991 classic, Point Break.
Fisher's ambition knows no bounds, as he dreams of collaborating with esteemed directors such as Ridley Scott, Quentin Tarantino, Kathryn Bigelow, Steven Spielberg, Ryan Coogler, David Lynch, Sofia Coppola, Jordan Peele, and Christopher Nolan.
In the heart of his creative process, Fisher edits within Avid Media Composer. Before diving into a big project, he meticulously reads the script, takes notes on sound effects and temp score, and prepares what he can do in Avid with available plugins.
One of Fisher's most notable contributions was the use of BCC Smoke & Fog and Lightning for a climactic battle scene in Pennyworth (HBO Max). His impressive portfolio also includes shows like His Dark Materials (HBO/BBC), Pennyworth (HBO Max), Doctor Who (BBC), The Devils Hour (Amazon Prime), and the feature film Jackdaw.
Fisher's journey in the industry began with his first big break editing an episode of Mr. Selfridge (ITV/Masterpiece). He honed his skills at Newcastle College/Northumbria University, where he studied media production.
For artistic inspiration, Fisher turns to watching films on the big screen. When faced with creative burnout, he takes a break, goes for a walk, and looks at his DVD/Blu-ray collection.
Fisher is a member of both ACE (American Cinema Editors) and BFE (British Film Editors). He relies on Boris FX Continuum and Sapphire plugins during his editing sessions.
When the work gets tough, Fisher often turns to M&M's or giant Reese's Big Cup for a much-needed energy boost. His advice to his younger self, or to anyone with a goal, is simple: "just keep going".
David Fisher, amidst his diverse entertainment projects in movies-and-tv, aspires to collaborate with renowned directors, such as Ridley Scott, Quentin Tarantino, Kathryn Bigelow, Steven Spielberg, Ryan Coogler, David Lynch, Sofia Coppola, Jordan Peele, and Christopher Nolan. His love for the industry extends beyond work, as he finds artistic inspiration in watching films on the screen, often turning to movies-and-tv for fuel during challenging moments.
