Question 1

How long was the first cut of Imagine: John Lennon?

Accepted Answer

The first cut of the movie ran 24 hours long.

Question 2

What innovative editing technique was used to assemble this documentary?

Accepted Answer

Producers transferred all footage to laser discs, logged them into a database, and used a computer to access cuts and assemble the edit—an early version of non-linear editing.

Question 3

What was special about the soundtrack album for Imagine: John Lennon?

Accepted Answer

It was the first album to combine songs John Lennon performed with The Beatles with his solo work, and included the first demo appearance of "Real Love".

Question 4

Who narrated this biography of John Lennon?

Accepted Answer

John Lennon narrated the biography himself through archive footage.

Question 5

What unique material was included in this documentary about John Lennon?

Accepted Answer

It featured extensive material from Yoko Ono's personal collection and previously unseen footage from Lennon's private archives.

Question 6

How long was the first cut of the John Lennon documentary?

Accepted Answer

The first cut ran 24 hours long.

Question 7

What innovative editing technique was used in assembling the film?

Accepted Answer

Producers used an early version of non-linear editing by transferring footage to laser discs, logging them into a database, and using a computer to access cuts.

Question 8

What was unique about the soundtrack album for this documentary?

Accepted Answer

It was the first to combine John Lennon's Beatles songs with his solo work and included the demo of 'Real Love', later used by the surviving Beatles for a single.

Question 9

Who narrated the biography of John Lennon?

Accepted Answer

John Lennon narrated it himself, using his own voice from archive footage.

Question 10

What special audio work did George Martin do for the film?

Accepted Answer

George Martin remixed The Beatles songs for Dolby six-channel stereo in theaters, calling it one of the biggest challenges of his career.

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