On film editing : an introduction to the art of film construction

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. A perfect introduction to film editing.Written in easy to understand languageSupported by examples from famous films and the author's vast experience.

• a Perfect Introduction To Film Editing
• written In Easy To Understand Language
• supported By Examples From Famous Films And The Author's Vast Experience

about The Author:

Edward Dmytryk Is The Best Known As The Director Of More Than Fifty Films, Including The Caine Mutiny, The Young Lions, And The Carpetbaggers. He Began His Hollywood Career, However, As A Film Editor, And It Is The Subject He Addresses In The Second Volume Of His Four-book Series, on Film.

Titles and definitions -- Who cuts the film? -- Smooth cutting--the ideal -- The cutter begins -- You've got to have a reason -- The action cut--and what makes it work -- Keep it fresh and fast with the overlap -- Trying a little harder -- Cutting dialogue -- The reaction is what really counts -- If you can't make it smooth, make it right -- Knowing your audience -- Dissolves: why, how, and if -- Editing--simple and pure -- More of the same -- Rescuing the actor -- Where it all began--the montage Renowned director Edward Dmytryk, who began his Hollywood career as a film editor, 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.--From publisher description.