The Art and Evolution of Trailer Editing with Robert Walker

Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods

In this episode, we sit down with the legendary trailer editor Robert Walker. Robert takes us through his career journey, from the early days at Roger Corman's Concorde Pictures to his impactful work at Intralink, Ignition and Buddha Jones. We explore key projects such as 'Cinderella Man,' 'AI,' 'The Dark Knight,' and 'The Social Network,' highlighting Robert's unique approach to different genres; how to incorporate notes from creative execs and filmmakers; and evolving marketing strategies based on audience tastes. We also delve into how trailer editing has changed over time and the importance of staying creatively fresh and open to new art forms.

01:13 Meet Robert Walker: Legendary Trailer Editor

02:36 Early Influences and Inspirations

09:02 Working with Roger Corman

18:04 Joining Intralink Film

20:06 Mentorship and Learning at Intralink

28:43 Adapting to Different Film Genres

40:17 The Evolution of Trailer Narration and Dialogue

44:54 Working on Spielberg's AI

48:26 Batman Begins Teaser Challenges

51:56 The Social Network TV Spots

56:54 Cutting Comedy and Timing

01:02:00 Stylized Editing for The Harder They Fall

01:06:13 Reflections on Trailer Craft

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