Although a large cast and crew may have been required to capture the images and sounds needed for the film, when editing begins, a handful of people work in a darkened room, to shape the footage into a film. She then pieced together the assembly cut, sticking closely to the script.
Editors aim to realize the story line and the thematic intentions of the writer and director.
Laurel spoke about the thematic elements that were essential to her. And Dick and I drew story graphs again, thinking through possible solutions. Susi began the process of whittling down the assembly cut. The film began to take shape. Another editor, Bill Anderson, was brought in.