Discuss the Artist with Rosanne Tan, ACE, Taking the Editor Role
Rosanne Tan, a renowned figure in the film and television industry, is known for her exceptional work in high-end post-production environments. Her career began on the online/finishing side of post-production, working mainly on unscripted projects.
Tan's favourite TV series span a wide range, from classics like Mad Men and The Sopranos to more recent hits such as Succession and The White Lotus. Her love for films is equally diverse, with titles like The Last Emperor, LA Confidential, Schindler's List, and Parasite among her favourites.
In her work, Tan often employs a variety of tools from the Boris FX suite, which is compatible with her primary editing tool, Avid Media Composer. While specific favourites from Tan have not been confirmed, it's common for editors like her to utilise Boris FX tools such as:
- Boris Sapphire effects for high-quality visual effects like glows, lighting effects, and stylized looks.
- Continuum Title Studio for advanced titling and motion graphics.
- Mocha planar tracking for advanced tracking and masking inside Avid workflows.
- Particle Illusion for generating particle effects such as smoke, fire, and sparkles.
- Image restoration tools for cleaning up footage, removing noise, and fixing artifacts.
On projects like Hawkeye, Tan has used various Boris FX tools to enhance her work. For instance, she employed Chroma Key, Gaussian Blur, and Film Glow for temp backgrounds in car chase and bridge sequences, and Blur, Chroma Key Studio, and Avid's paint effect for interior mansion or apartment scenes with green or blue screen.
Tan's dedication and talent have earned her numerous accolades. She was nominated twice for the ACE Eddie Award for her episodes in Mr. Robot in 2020 and 2021. Her work on Hawkeye, Mr. Robot, and Ahsoka fills her with pride.
When it comes to staying fueled during long editing sessions, Tan relies on coffee, almonds, and fresh-cut mangoes. And when she experiences creative burnout, she finds solace in walks, with or without music.
For those interested in exploring Boris FX tools, the Boris FX Hub offers free trials of Continuum and Sapphire.
Tan's career advice to her younger self is to not be hard on herself if something doesn't work out, to not be afraid to seek help or advice, to network whenever possible, to make friends, to try to maintain a work-life balance, and to exercise to stay healthy.
Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but raised in Los Angeles, CA, Tan is an American film and television editor whose career continues to shine bright in the industry.
Tan's passion for entertainment extends beyond her work in movie and TV post-production. She admires a wide array of gadgets that enhance her creative process, such as the latest technology-driven gadgets designed for movie and TV enthusiasts. On days when she needs a break from her editing routines, she enjoys catching up on the latest movies-and-tv series, many of which she discovers through technology platforms.
