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tokisuno's review against another edition
4.0
interesting to read about how film has changed over time, and the impact switching to digital had. felt at times as if things could have been shorter, but the book already is pretty short so i won't really complain. probably im too used to textbooks.
wesley_sq's review against another edition
3.0
Mostly talked about the history of editing.
Main takeaway/s: cuts should be as natural as blinking in the real world. The actor's blinking must correspond with the right beats else it becomes unnatural.
Editing frame by frame must go with the rhythm of the film not comparing which frame is better.
Digital editing like Avid can be limiting, because it is too linear(you cant see all the clips unfolding simultaneously), it only shows you want you think you want to see but not what you need.
Main takeaway/s: cuts should be as natural as blinking in the real world. The actor's blinking must correspond with the right beats else it becomes unnatural.
Editing frame by frame must go with the rhythm of the film not comparing which frame is better.
Digital editing like Avid can be limiting, because it is too linear(you cant see all the clips unfolding simultaneously), it only shows you want you think you want to see but not what you need.
ztaylor4's review against another edition
5.0
Walter Murch may be the perfect person to tell the story of the development of film editing from its birth to today. Not only can he describe the technical advancements and speculate about the future of film, he can also share his own detailed methods and thought processes (which have earned him multiple Academy Awards). The book is short and can be read quickly, but even a quick tour of Murch's editing philosophy is worthwhile.
trixabelle's review against another edition
4.0
The guts of this book are great. The only downfall is the fact it is constantly dated by the speedy progression of technology. I'd recommend it to anyone about to learn or begin editing. Walter Murch is an absolute master and passes on his knowledge very eloquently. I'm a bit squeemish about eyes, so much so I had to cover this book!!
autumnjb's review against another edition
5.0
Articulated amazingly, and like poetry, the beauty of editing.
dodgson's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent observations on the core function of the art of cinema, its lasting appeal, and its ability to endure technological change. Explores editing from a deeply technical perspective, a purely artistic perspective, and even a psychological/physiological perspective. Absolutely essential insights for any cineaste.
clayjs's review against another edition
5.0
A smart book by one of the smartest below-the-liners in Hollywood. Reading this won't fill your shelf up with Oscars, but it'll tell you how Murch did it. This is actually the transcription of a master class Murch gave, and it really gets across how much he loves the art of montage, and will teach any reader respect for its subtlety.