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Grammar of the Edit (Columbia Critical Guides)

by Roy Thompson

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Publisher Comments:

If you want to get to grips with the editing, either in film or video, this book sets down, in a simple uncomplicated way, the fundamental knowledge you will need to make a good edit between two shots.

Intended primarily for the novice to the craft of editing, Grammar of the Edit, is couched in basic, jargon-free, language, illustrated by easy to follow diagrams

The book:

* explains in simple terms the fundamental components of an edit

* lists, examines and explains the conventions and working practices of post-production editing

* has been extensively class-tested, both in Europe and in developing countries

Roy Thompson is a freelance producer/director and has frequently worked as a trainer for both the Television Training Centre, Berlin and the Goethe Institut, Munich. He has lectured extensively in Europe, Africa, and Middle & Far Eastern countries.

*Gain a comprehensive understanding of editing in both TV and video

*Easy jargon free step-by-step guide to making a good edit between two shots

Synopsis:

The purpose of this book is to set down, in a logical way, the fundamental knowledge needed by beginners to make a good edit between two shots. The book explains how to apply basic principles, the equivalent, in editing, to the use of punctuation and syntax in writing - the "grammar" of the edit.

Table of Contents

* Words and meanings

* Shots

* The Edit

* The cut

* The Mix

* The Face

* The five types of edit

* The general practices

* Working practices

Product Details

ISBN:
9780240513409
Author:
Thompson, Roy
Publisher:
Focal Press
Location:
Oxford ;
Subject:
General
Subject:
Film - Direction & Production
Subject:
Motion pictures
Subject:
Editing
Subject:
Video tapes
Subject:
Video tapes -- Editing.
Subject:
Film & Video - Direction & Production
Subject:
Film - General
Subject:
Motion pictures -- Editing.
Copyright:
Series:
Media Manuals
Series Volume:
186026
Publication Date:
19930308
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.43 in

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