Severance Behind the Scenes: How Macs Power the Editing of a Genre-Blending Hit

In the Apple Original series Severance, set in the fictional biotech company Lumon Industries, employees can surgically separate their work and personal lives. Episode four of season two features a comical video with poor edits, starkly contrasting the advanced technology available to the characters. Real-life editor Geoffrey Richman, an Emmy-nominated professional, uses a Mac ecosystem for his work on Severance. His setup includes an iMac at home, a Mac mini running Avid software, and a MacBook Pro, allowing him seamless collaboration with director Ben Stiller and other team members. The episode 'Cold Harbor' was particularly challenging due to its complex structure and extensive multicam footage of a marching band sequence. Richman highlights the importance of his Mac setup in managing this complexity efficiently, thanks to features like iCloud synchronization, mission control, and portability.