30 - Walter Murch - Sound Designer / Editor / Director / Legend of Film

In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, I speak with film legend Walter Murch, exploring his journey in sound design and editing. Murch shares insights from his early fascination with audio, his experiences in film school during the Vietnam War, and his influential work on iconic films like The Godfather and American Graffiti. The conversation delves into the creative processes behind sound design, the impact of global cinema, and the evolution of editing techniques, providing a rich understanding of Murch's contributions to the film industry. He also discusses his experiences working on iconic films like Apocalypse Now and Coup 53, and reflects on the evolution of filmmaking techniques. Murch also touches on his upcoming book, which expands on his previous work, In the Blink of an Eye, to include a broader range of filmmaking topics. In the Blink of an Eye - By Walter Murch - here. The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film - here. All my links This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube: Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentaries All my links