About this episode
DISCLAIMER editor, Adam Gough ACE, BFE began his journey with director Alfonso Cuarón over eighteen years ago as an editorial trainee on Cuarón's CHILDREN OF MEN (2006). In 2018, Adam would co-edit Cuarón's ROMA, alongside the writer/director. This long-standing collaboration has evolved over time, reflecting the trust and synergy they've built together, leading to Adam working as the sole editor on Cuaron's first TV series, DISCLAIMER. For a project that would end up spanning two years, assembling a reliable and passionate editorial team was crucial to Gough. Aiming to bring on individuals who were eager to step up in their roles and commit to the project's duration, his team's unwavering dedication was pivotal in navigating the intense workload they would endure. From the onset, Adam was aware of DISCLAIMER's magnitude—boasting 670 script pages that were ultimately condensed into seven episodes. The complexity wasn't just in the volume but in its narrative structure as well. Using color-coded scripts and scene cards, the editorial team was effectively able to navigate the shifting perspectives and multiple narrators that took place throughout the series. The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs See what's new with Avid Media Composer Hear Adam talk about cutting Spike Lee's DA 5 BLOODS Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube The Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Trainee to Sole Editor 00:46 Diving into the Script: First Impressions and Challenges 02:35 Synopsis: What is Disclaimer About? 05:18 Editing Process: Building the Team and Workflow 08:03 Challenges and Lessons: The Marathon of Editing 15:37 Narrative Techniques: Voiceovers and Perspectives 20:42 Organizing the Complex Narratives 23:21 Stylistic Choices: Adapting to Different Timelines 25:26 Balancing Visual Techniques and Audience Perception 26:24 Easter Eggs and Rewatch Value 27:02 Character Development and Narrative Techniques 30:38 The Impact of Music and Sound Design 38:36 Visual Effects 40:41 Audience Reactions and Screening Insights 47:51 Final Thoughts and Future Plans