“Ultimately, crafting an emotional piece can be summarized in one word: empathy. Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes to understand their struggles or moments of pure joy, their rationale – or lack thereof – is probably the toughest part. However, once achieved, your canvas will be wide open. Paint with care; everyone deserves that.”
Lost Planet Editorial’s Kenji Yamauchi speaks with Zoe Antonov of hashtag#LBB about his approach to emotional editing and how to balance craft and storytelling in “The Responsibility of Making Someone Cry: Editors Spill Their Secrets.” Read more wisdom from Felipe Kenji and fellow editors from PS 260, Final Cut, Work Editorial, and more in Little Black Book!