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Publisher
William Hanna
Dean, School of Media Studies and Information Technology

Editorial Adviser
Terri Arnott     Ext. 4518
terri.arnott@humber.ca

Production/Design Adviser
Lara King     Ext. 4513

Photo Adviser
Anne Zbitnew     Ext. 4562

Editor-in-Chief
Adam Carter
carter.adam.h@gmail.com

Mike Radoslav

Online Layout

Ruth VanDyken

Art Director

Samina Esha

Assistant Art Director

Samar Ismail

Assistant Art Director

Jeff Doner

Photo Editor

Cooper Evoy

Designer

Sarah Horwath

Photographer

Phil Maciel

Photographer

Alisha Parchment

Photographer

Joe Engelhardt

Assignment Editor & Copy Editor

Phil Maciel

Assignment Editor

Cathleen Finlay

Assignment Editor & Research Chief

Henji Milius

Assistant Research

Emma Brown

Section Editor

Emily Innes

Section Editor

Jordan Whelan

Section Editor

Alex Zakrzewski

Section Editor

Thomas Csercsa

Copy Editor

Kelly Schweitzer

Copy Editor

Adam Carter

Editor-in-Chief

Caitin Decarie

Executive Editor

Lindsay Tsuji

Managing Editor Production

Katie O’Connor

Assistant Managing Editor Production

Lawrence Dushenski

Managing Editor Online

Andrea Lawson

Assistant Managing Editor Online

Colin Ellis

Managing Editor Words

Andrea Hall

Assistant Managing Editor Words

A wise man named Homer J. Simpson once referred to television as “teacher, mother, and secret lover”. That kind of passion belies the mindset of those who work in both the television and film industries: those that love them, love them a lot.

Now, don’t mistake this for the callous love that one can have for a favourite sitcom or film. Being a film or television buff can no doubt involve passion and dedication, but not in the same way as those who have the urge to create and sculpt those shows and films. From the inception of ideas to casting, performing, filming, editing and every nuance in between: this magazine is for those who are bound to these industries by a love and absolute need to create.

This issue of Fine Cut exists to both inform and entertain on different levels. Inside, there are a wealth of practical stories about the technology that serves to give film and television crews the tools to advance their trade in new and innovative ways. Innovation comes from creators, and these new tools help push that creativity in ways not possible just a few scant years ago. There are also stories that speak to the cultural diversity of Canada, with exciting developments from coast to coast as well as  Canadians abroad using their unique perspective to craft original and meaningful stories. The problems of an industry in rapid flux are also explored, through censorship, union values, and those who have been left behind during such a rapid technological rise.

At the end of the day, Fine Cut strives to show readers that what happens behind the scenes can be just as compelling, tumultuous and fun as what happens on screen.

Enjoy.

-Adam Carter, 2011