They deserve a space in the public consciousness. Sure, actors are the draw for most audiences. And there are the rock-star directors: Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino Many of whom get their name above the title. But after reading Editing, you realize that the editor is the second head on the director s body; equally responsible for the story,.
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The value of the editor's craft to a finished film cannot be underestimated, and it's no surprise that directors rely heavily on the same editor over and over again. Seventeen exclusive interviews with some of the world's top film editors, including Walter Murch, Virginia Katz, Joel Cox, Tim Squyres and Richard Marks, explore the art of film editing; its complex processes, the relationship with other film practitioners, and the impact of modern editing techniques.
A shot can be enhanced by the use of a particular lens, or a specific lighting scheme.
It's their job to know what's best. Each person's chapter is packed with full-color photos to illustrate their work. Sidebars offer movie-specific insight, such as when Ed Lachman expounds on the use of low-contrast Kodak film to create a nostalgic vibe in Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides.
Editing , written by Justin Chang, has an identical layout. There are Legacy chapters for people such as Quentin Tarantino's trusted editor, the late Sally Menke.
The subjects explain how the tone of a scene can be dramatically impacted based on the way it is cut, and discuss the pros and cons of editing digitally vs. In the sidebars, you'll get fascinating stories behind some of your favorite movies.
The value of the editor's craft to a finished film cannot be underestimated, and it's no surprise that directors rely heavily on the same editor again and again. Magazine Editing Magazine Editing explains the job of the magazine editor, the key figure in a vibrant and expanding s The ELEMENTS OF EDITING.
Tichenor reveals how Boogie Nights had a small number of frames removed each time it went before the MPAA, until they finally got the R rating. Both FilmCraft books are gorgeously produced and designed. Simply put, they're classy.
But more than that, they are enlightening. The books remove some of the mystery behind these technical skills, showing how vital they are to creating what ultimately ends up on the screen. I walked away with an increased sense of what cinematographers and editors do. I thought I knew a lot of it already; turns out there's so much more than I imagined. Informative, educational, and great fun, Cinematography and Editing are must-owns for the hardcore film buff.