The Technique of Film and Video Editing, Fourth Edition: History, Theory, and Practice

The Technique of Film & Video Editing provides a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. Analyses of photographs from dozens of classic and contemporary films and videos provide a sound basis for the professional filmmaker and student editor. This book puts into context the storytelling choices an editor will have to make against a background of theory, history, and practice. This new edition has been updated to include the latest advances in digital video and nonlinear editing and explores the new trend of documentary as mainstream entertainment, using films such as 'Farenheit 9/11' and 'The Fog of War' as examples. Content: Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Acknowledgments for the Fourth Edition , Page xi Acknowledgments , Page xiii Introduction to the Fourth Edition , Pages xv-xvi Introduction , Pages xvii-xxiii Chapter 1 - The Silent Period , Pages 3-38 Chapter 2 - The Early Sound Film , Pages 39-52 Chapter 3 - The Influence of the Documentary , Pages 53-70 Chapter 4 - The Influence of the Popular Arts , Pages 71-80 Chapter 5 - Editors Who Became Directors , Pages 81-96 Chapter 6 - Experiments in Editing: Alfred Hitchcock , Pages 97-109 Chapter 7 - New Technologies , Pages 110-127 Chapter 8 - International Advances , Pages 128-147 Chapter 9 - The Influence of Television and Theatre , Pages 148-158 Chapter 10 - New Challenges to Filmic Narrative Conventions , Pages 159-183 Chapter 11 - The MTV Influence on Editing I , Pages 184-195 Chapter 12 - The MTV Influence on Editing II , Pages 196-213 Chapter 13 - Changes in Pace , Pages 214-222 Chapter 14 - The Appropriation of Style I: Imitation and Innovation , Pages 223-232 Chapter 15 - The Appropriation of Style II: Limitation and Innovation , Pages 233-254 Chapter 16 - The Appropriation of Style III: Digital Reality , Pages 255-263 Chapter 17 - Action , Pages 267-279 Chapter 18 - Dialogue , Pages 280-292 Chapter 19 - Comedy , Pages 293-303 Chapter 20 - Documentary , Pages 304-319 Chapter 21 - Imaginative Documentary , Pages 320-327 Chapter 22 - Innovations in Documentary I , Pages 328-341 Chapter 23 - Innovations in Documentary II , Pages 342-348 Chapter 24 - Ideas and Sound , Pages 349-357 Chapter 25 - The Picture Edit and Continuity , Pages 361-372 Chapter 26 - The Picture Edit and Pace , Pages 373-382 Chapter 27 - The Sound Edit and Clarity , Pages 383-390 Chapter 28 - The Sound Edit and Creative Sound , Pages 391-399 Chapter 29 - Innovations of Sound , Pages 400-407 Chapter 30 - Nonlinear Editing and Digital Technology I , Pages 408-416 Chapter 31 - Nonlinear Editing and Digital Technology II , Pages 417-432 Chapter 32 - Conclusion , Pages 433-434 Appendix A - Filmography , Pages 435-448 Glossary , Pages 449-457 Selected Bibliography , Pages 458-460 Index , Pages 461-484 The Technique of Film and Video Editing is the best training for directors-to-be, providing a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. Analyses of and photographs from dozens of classic and contemporary films and videos provide a sound basis for the professional and student editor. Practical skills are grounded by an exposition of the ideas and styles of editing, through which the director can understand the visual tools at his/her disposal. This book puts into context the storytelling choices an editor will have to make against a background of theory, history, and practice. . The new material in the second edition emphasizes how new technology has influenced the art of editing. New topics include the MTV style,psychoanalytic ideas, and the appropriation of style over content. New filmmakers whose work is examined in this edition include Spike Lee, Julie Dash, Atom Egoyan, Quentin Tarantino, and Oliver Stone. The Technique of Film & Video Editing provides a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. Analyses of photographs from dozens of classic and contemporary films and videos provide a sound basis for the professional filmmaker and student editor. This book puts into context the storytelling choices an editor will have to make against a background of theory, history, and practice. This new edition has been updated to include the latest advances in digital video and nonlinear editing and explores the new trend of documentary as mainstream entertainment, using films such as "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "The Fog of War" as examples. Features: learn how to strengthen your story and engage your audience through the editing process ; examples, analysis, and film stills from great movies ; includes a new chapter on the impact of documentaries Provides a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. This book puts into context the storytelling choices an editor has to make against a background of theory, history, and practice. It includes examples, analysis, and film stills from movies including "Farenheit 9/11".