Louis Palacios Joins Rock Paper Scissors’ Editorial Roster
Rock Paper Scissors is excited to announce that Editor Louis Palacios has officially joined Rock Paper Scissors’ roster of talent. Having previously worked with RPS on This Is Me…Now: A Love Story last year, Louis had already seamlessly blended with the team, and we are happy to officially welcome him into the fold. We spoke with Louis about his editorial style and the media that first sparked his editorial creativity — read on for more.
How did you get inspired to pursue this career path?
I always trace the origin of my career back to middle school, in 1999, during the height of the MTV era. Pop culture was rapidly evolving, with many now-legendary stars just starting to rise. Simultaneously, the internet was transforming culture and reshaping the world. This moment in time sparked my creativity. I used to rush home after school to record episodes of MTV’s TRL and Making The Video on VHS tapes. I was fascinated by how my favorite music videos were brought to life — it was like magic to me. The directors of those videos, like Joseph Kahn, Dave Meyers, and Francis Lawrence became my heroes. It was then that I knew that I wanted to do this for the rest of my life, and I have pursued my passion for editing relentlessly ever since.
How would you describe your approach to editing?
I always aim to be as meticulous as possible with attention to detail, and at the same time, I try to focus on speed. I know those two things are sometimes contradictory, but I think with experience, you master both. I am often the first to arrive and the last to leave, not because I want people to see that, but because I truly believe that those extra moments of hard work are the key to what most people define as “success.”
Music also plays a pivotal role in my editing style. I believe its use or lack thereof is one of the greatest tools we can use to drive emotion in art. I played piano and trumpet growing up, so in a way, music has always been my first love. On projects I always look for ways to enhance the audio, before I even start to cut picture. When we’re working with music, I will sometimes create a custom remix that introduces something fresh and unexpected. If I start with a solid audio bed, it feels like the edit cuts itself.
What are you looking forward to when it comes to working with Rock Paper Scissors, and what do you hope to accomplish as part of the RPS roster?
In this business, the greatest accomplishments are never achieved alone; they require a strong team. That's what I’m most excited about gaining at Rock Paper Scissors. I never want to stop dreaming, learning, and growing, and I also hope to invest in the next generation by providing others with even greater opportunities than those given to me. More than anything, I hope that the kid in me, the same kid who rushed home from school to watch those music videos, will never take any of this for granted or lose sight of that spark. I want to continually make him proud.
