In the Blink of An Eye, 9781879505629
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Unlock the secrets of film editing, one cut at a time.

In the Blink of An Eye

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  • Paperback

    120 pages

  • Release Date

    1 August 2001

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Summary

In the Blink of an Eye: A Film Editing Revelation

In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated film editor Walter Murch’s vivid, multifaceted, thought – provoking essay on film editing. Starting with what might be the most basic editing question – Why do cuts work? – Murch treats the reader to a wonderful ride through the aesthetics and practical concerns of cutting film. Along the way, he offers his unique insights on such subjects as continuity and discontinuity in editing, dreaming, and …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781879505629
ISBN-10:1879505622
Author:Walter Murch
Publisher:Silman-James Press,U.S.
Imprint:Silman-James Press,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:120
Edition:2nd
Release Date:1 August 2001
Weight:236g
Dimensions:16mm x 347mm x 141mm
About The Author

Walter Murch

Walter Murch is a sound designer, film editor, director, and writer. He has worked on numerous films, including “Apocalypse Now,” “The Godfather” trilogy, “American Graffiti,” “The Conversation,” “The English Patient,” and “Cold Mountain.” Murch has won Academy Awards for both sound and film editing and is known for his pioneering work in sound design. He has also written extensively on film and sound, including the book “In the Blink of an Eye.”

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