The hardest part of editing is maintaining concentration for long periods of time; then there is the stress, deadlines, tension, tired eyes, and stiff shoulders that come from those hours of hunching over the computer keyboard. Using the Alexander Technique has helped me use my body better. I take breaks, do some breathing; I move around a lot more now than I used to; I change positions; I stand up and sit down again; when I work long hours and I don’t get enough sleep, I find that taking ten minutes to lie down and practice some Alexander Technique is worth an hour of sleep. It has also helped me to better distinguish performances; I can now see if an actor is using his body well, for the character and the role, and it helps me to choose the best take.
The hardest part of editing is maintaining concentration for long periods of time; then there is the stress, deadlines, tension, tired eyes, and stiff shoulders that come from those hours of hunching over the computer keyboard. Using the Alexander Technique has helped me use my body better. I take breaks, do some breathing; I move around a lot more now than I used to; I change positions; I stand up and sit down again; when I work long hours and I don’t get enough sleep, I find that taking ten minutes to lie down and practice some Alexander Technique is worth an hour of sleep. It has also helped me to better distinguish performances; I can now see if an actor is using his body well, for the character and the role, and it helps me to choose the best take.
