| Description |
x, 148 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Titles and definitions -- 2. Who cuts the film? -- 3. Smooth cutting: the ideal -- 4. The cutter begins -- 5. You've got to have a reason -- 6. The action cut, and what makes it work -- 7. Keep it fresh and fast with the overlap -- 8. Trying a little harder -- 9. Cutting dialogue -- 10. The reaction is what really counts -- 11. If you can't make it smooth, make it right -- 12. Knowing your audience -- 13. Dissolves : why, how and if -- 14. Editing, simple and pure -- 15. More of the same -- 16. Rescuing the actor -- 17. Where it all began : the montage -- Epilogue |
| Summary |
'On film editing' explains, in simple terms, the principles of film editing, using examples and anecdotes. Written in an informal "how-to-do-it" style, renowned director Edward Dmytyrk shares his expertise and experience in film editing in an anecdotal and philosophical way. In 'On film editing', Dmytryk contends that many technicians and professionals on the film crew - from the cameraman and his assistants to the producer and director - must understand film editing to produce a truly polished work. In this book he explains in layman's terms the principles of film editing, using examples and anecdotes from almost five decades in the film industry |
| Bibliography |
"Filmography of Edward Dmytryk": pages 147-148 |
| Subject |
Motion pictures -- Editing.
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| LC no. |
84004258 |
| ISBN |
0240517385 (paperback) |
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9780240517384 |
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