In this interview, he talks about his though processes while editing, in particular Slumdog Millionaire.
He said that when he picks the shots for films, he doesn't choose the "best shot", but the shot that conveys the narrative best.
He felt he didn't have to worry about the visuals of the film because he trusted the producers and writers tastes in film. The challenge for him was editing the film in a way where the mise en scene and the camera work could be beeatiful in itself: Almost frame it through editing.
As the film is non-linear and is constatly jumping back and forth in time, Dickens main aim was to convey those those flashbacks clearly.
During the filming process, a range of cameras were used. This allowed him to use a range of footage to convey different meanings such a grainy stroby shots signified flashbacks.
Editing doesn't just focus on the shots but a balance of sound and visuals, to convey different meanings and emotions.
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