ON FILM EDITING [Paperback]

In On Film Editing, director Edward Dmytryk explains, in clear and engaging terms, the principles of film editing. Using examples and anecdotes from almost five decades in the film industry, Dmytryk offers a masterclass in film and video editing. Written in an informal, how-to-do-it style, Dmytryk shares his expertise and experience in film editing in a precise and philosophical way, contending that all parties on the film crewfrom the camera assistant to the producer and directormust understand film editing to produce a truly polished work.

Originally published in 1984, this reissue of Dmytryks classic editing book includes a new critical introduction by Andrew Lund, as well as chapter lessons, discussion questions, and exercises.

Edward Dmytryk: A Short Biography

Introduction by Andrew Lund

Preface

1. Titles and Definitions
2. Who Cuts the Film?
3. Smooth CuttingThe Ideal
4. The Cutter Begins
5. Youve Got to Have a Reason
6. The Action Cutand 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 Cant Make It Smooth, Make It Right
12. Knowing Your Audience
13. Dissolves: Why, How, and If
14. EditilS%