Film Editing Theory and Practice (Mixed media product)

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. As the word is to the sentence, so the shot is to the scene, and the editor must write coherently. This book teaches the aspiring editor how to speak the inspiring language of images. For projects, it covers the latest version of Final Cut Express, contains structured exercises, and uses video clips on the companion DVD, to allow the reader to apply the lessons of the book in clear and entertaining ways. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors.Brief Table of Contents: 1 - History of Film Editing. 2 - Different Editing Aesthetics. 3 - How Genre Affects Editing. 4 - Narrative (Fiction) vs. Documentary. 5 - Features vs. Shorts. Part II. Final Cut Express. 6 - A Brief History of NLE Systems; MAC vs. PC; FCP vs. FCE. 7 - Basic Interface of Final Cut Express. 8 - Understanding the Different Tools. 9 - Effects and Advanced Techniques; LiveType. 10 - Understanding Format; Outputting/Exporting. 11 - Why is Kuleshov's Legacy Important? 12 - Sound Design. 13 - Genre 1 - Comedy. 14 - Genre 2 - Drama. 15 Genre 3- Thriller/Horror Film. "

General

Imprint:	Mercury Learning & Information
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	February 2012
Authors:	Christopher Reed
Dimensions:	178 x 229 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Mixed media product
Pages:	350
ISBN-13:	978-1-936420-10-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Special kinds of photography > Cinematography, television camerawork Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > General Promotions
LSN:	1-936420-10-4
Barcode:	9781936420100

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