Every scene has a “key moment”—the reason it exists. Showrunner and writer Shonda Rhimes is a master of story, character, and dialogue, and my role is to help present the strongest version of her vision through the stunning images captured by director Tom Verica and cinematographer Jeff Jur. My process begins with a close analysis of the script to pinpoint where that key moment lives. Once identified, I shape the sequence around it, ensuring the edit delivers maximum impact. I also pay special attention to each episode’s pivotal turning point, knowing these scenes can define the arc of the story—and, ultimately, make or break the episode.