Interview with Artist Anna Terebelo, Conducted by the Editor
Anna Terebelo, an American editor hailing from Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been making waves in the world of scripted television. With a diverse portfolio that includes editing credits for The Villains of Valley View (Disney) and assistant editing credits for shows like XO, Kitty (Netflix), Cruel Summer (Hulu), American Horror Stories (Hulu), and Agents of Shield (Marvel), Terebelo is quickly becoming a name to watch.
Terebelo's journey in the industry began as a post production assistant. She honed her skills and climbed the ranks, now transitioning from assistant editor to editor. Her primary tool of choice is Avid Media Composer, a leading video editing platform commonly used in broadcast and film post-production.
Inspiration for Terebelo's creative work comes from watching TV and listening to movie scores. Her favourite films include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Titanic, I, Tonya, Schindler's List, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. When it comes to TV series, Terebelo enjoys Brooklyn 99, Friends, Schitt's Creek, Sex Education, Shameless, and The Handmaid's Tale.
Television editors often use professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Final Cut Pro. In addition to these, they frequently incorporate Boris FX tools into their workflows. Terebelo, for instance, often uses Boris Continuum, Sapphire, and Mocha Pro. Among her favourite Boris FX tools are Continuum's Optical Stabilizer, various Blur & Sharpen tools, BCC Lights for Glow and Lens Flares, and Sapphire's Muzzle Flash effect, Shake effect, and various Blurs and Lens Flares.
During long editing sessions, Terebelo keeps herself fueled with water, almonds, and office snacks like apple/peanut butter bites. When facing creative burnout, she takes walks, listens to podcasts, and even paints to help rejuvenate her creativity.
If she could collaborate with any artist, living or dead, Terebelo would choose Wendy Hallam Martin, one of the editors on The Handmaid's Tale. Her career advice to her younger self would be to be patient, maintain a work/life balance, and take regular walks. Terebelo moved to Los Angeles nearly 10 years ago, and today, she continues to make her mark in the competitive world of television editing.
- Anna Terebelo, a television editor based in Los Angeles, is keen on exploring new avenues in her finance-driven career,seeking inspiration from movies and TV shows such as The Handmaid's Tale.
- Despite a demanding work schedule, Terebelo engages in education-and-self-development activities like painting and podcast listening as part of her commitment to personal-growth.
- To adapt with advancing technology in her business, Terebelo continually utilizes various gadgets and software like Avid Media Composer, Boris FX tools, and audio-visual devices in her work with entertainment television.
- With transitions from assistant editor to editor and collaborating with renowned editors like Wendy Hallam Martin, Terebelo seeks to strengthen her position in the competitive world of scripted television, while balancing her career with personal life.
