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Film editing : theory and practice / Christopher Llewellyn Reed.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Dulles, VA : Mercury Learning and Information, c2012.Description: xxvii, 528 p. : ill. ; 23 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:
  • 9781936420100
  • 1936420104
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 778.5
LOC classification:
  • TR 899 R323f 2012
Contents:
A brief history of film editing -- To cut or not to cut -- How genre affects editing -- Documentary vs. narrative -- Features vs. shorts -- The NLE editing revolution -- Final Cut Express : basic interface -- Beyond the basics : understanding the tools of Final Cut Express -- Effects and advanced editing techniques -- All about formats : capturing, importing, and exporting -- LiveType : advanced titling -- The Kuleshov effect -- Nail polish : cutting for comedy -- Nail polish : cutting for drama -- Nail polish : cutting for suspense -- Conclusion : final thoughts.
Summary: Designed for the novice or for a course in film editing, the book is the perfect introductory text. Editing is the art of using the building blocks supplied by the writer and director to create a structurally sound and brilliant piece of cinematic dazzle. This book teaches the aspiring editor how to speak the inspiring language of images.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Colección de Tecnología Humanidades (4to. Piso) TR 899 R323f 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000116070

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A brief history of film editing -- To cut or not to cut -- How genre affects editing -- Documentary vs. narrative -- Features vs. shorts -- The NLE editing revolution -- Final Cut Express : basic interface -- Beyond the basics : understanding the tools of Final Cut Express -- Effects and advanced editing techniques -- All about formats : capturing, importing, and exporting -- LiveType : advanced titling -- The Kuleshov effect -- Nail polish : cutting for comedy -- Nail polish : cutting for drama -- Nail polish : cutting for suspense -- Conclusion : final thoughts.

Designed for the novice or for a course in film editing, the book is the perfect introductory text. Editing is the art of using the building blocks supplied by the writer and director to create a structurally sound and brilliant piece of cinematic dazzle. This book teaches the aspiring editor how to speak the inspiring language of images.

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