Behind the Scenes of “The Wild Robot”
Table of Contents
- 1. Behind the Scenes of “The Wild Robot”
- 2. How did your experience working on “The Wild Robot” inform your understanding of the importance of collaboration in filmmaking?
- 3. Crafting Seamless Cinema: A Chat with Lucie Lyon, assistant Film Editor of “The Wild Robot”
- 4. Q: Firstly, congratulations on ”The Wild Robot” being a huge success and nominated for an Annie Award! How does it feel to be part of such a remarkable team?
- 5. Q: Tell us more about your role as a first assistant film editor. What exactly does that entails?
- 6. Q: That’s interesting. What kind of skill set does the job require?
- 7. Q: “the Wild Robot” has resonated with audiences worldwide. How did you contribute to ensuring its emotional impact?
- 8. Q: if you could give one piece of advice to aspiring assistant film editors, what would it be?
“The Wild Robot,” a frontrunner in the race for the best animated feature Oscar, boasts a star-studded roster of contributors. Maren Morris lends her musical talents, Lupita Nyong’o graces the film with her voice, and director Chris Sanders, the mastermind behind ’90s classics “Beauty and the Beast” and ”The Lion King,” also contributed to the screenplay.
But these big names were just part of a remarkable team of over 800 individuals who brought this heartwarming story to life. Among them was Minnesota native Lucie Lyon, a talented assistant film editor currently working at DreamWorks Animation. Lyon’s role was crucial in ensuring the film’s seamless flow and emotional impact.
“Robot” tells the captivating tale of a stranded robot who finds her own heart and a peculiar family when she adopts an unconventional goose. The film has captivated audiences worldwide,grossing over $324 million and securing its position as 2024’s most successful original animated film.
Next month, “Robot” will take center stage at the prestigious Annie Awards, a festivity of animation excellence. lyon herself is vying for recognition in the Best Editorial-Feature category.
Curious about the intricate work of an assistant film editor? We spoke with Lyon to delve into her role and the skills it requires:
Q: What exactly does a first assistant editor do?
A:“ I managed myself and one other assistant. We were responsible for ingesting all the raw materials into the movie, everything from storyboards and sound effects to music. Our job was to organize it all into software, making it easily accessible to the editor. We essentially acted as a central hub for all departments. For instance, we would communicate with animators, informing them if a shot needed to be 10 frames shorter or adjustments were required.”
Q: what kind of skill set does it take to do that job?
How did your experience working on “The Wild Robot” inform your understanding of the importance of collaboration in filmmaking?
Crafting Seamless Cinema: A Chat with Lucie Lyon, assistant Film Editor of “The Wild Robot”
Q: Firstly, congratulations on ”The Wild Robot” being a huge success and nominated for an Annie Award! How does it feel to be part of such a remarkable team?
Lucie Lyon: Thank you! It’s truly an honor. Being part of “The Wild robot” team has been an incredible journey. There were over 800 individuals working tirelessly, and seeing our collective effort translate into such a moving and accomplished film is incredibly rewarding.
Q: Tell us more about your role as a first assistant film editor. What exactly does that entails?
Lucie Lyon: As a first assistant editor,I managed myself and another assistant. Our primary obligation was to ingest all the raw materials – storyboards, sound effects, music – into our editing software. We organized it all, making it easily accessible to the editor.We essentially acted as a central hub for all departments, communicating with animators, giving them data like if a shot needed to be adjusted or frames shortened.
Q: That’s interesting. What kind of skill set does the job require?
Lucie Lyon: It’s a mix of technical and interpersonal skills. You need to be proficient with editing software, understand animation and filmmaking processes, manage large amounts of data, and communicate effectively with various teams. Association, efficiency, and attention to detail are crucial, along with strong communication and leadership skills.
Q: “the Wild Robot” has resonated with audiences worldwide. How did you contribute to ensuring its emotional impact?
Lucie Lyon: While I didn’t work directly on the story, my role was integral in maintaining the narrative’s flow and pacing. Every cut can affect the emotional tone, so it was my job to ensure the editor had all the necessary shots organized and ready to create that emotional journey. Seeing the final product and witnessing the audience’s reaction makes it all worthwhile.
Q: if you could give one piece of advice to aspiring assistant film editors, what would it be?
lucie Lyon: always be attentive, ask questions, and strive to understand the bigger picture. Every role in filmmaking is crucial, and learning from those around you is invaluable.The better you understand the process, the more you can contribute, and that’s what brings these incredible stories to life.
