On film editing : an introduction to the art of film construction / [print]
Edward Dmytryk.
- Boston ; London : Focal Press, (c)1984.
- x, 148 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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.