The Film Editing Room Handbook: How to Manage the Near Chaos of the Cutting Room
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Book Overview
Editing room procedures have been developed over many years to expedite the editing process. Norman Hollyn's book is written primarily for those who have an active interest in how a professional... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0943728339
ISBN13:9780943728339
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Lone Eagle Publishing Company
Length:448 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
All its missing is the kit...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
If you want a book that takes you through EVERY procedural aspect of assisting (film or NLE) then this is probably the book for you. One drawback is that it might not be as specific as you may like, as it caters for Film, AVID, Lightworks... and it won't tell you which buttons to press. But conversely this adds to its longevity, as it isn't version specific, and so doesn't out date. What it does tell you is how to work in the edit suite, what work practices are important and how to establish them. It hundreds (and hundreds) of pages can seem a bit dense and imposing at first, and without some hands on experience you might get lost in the explanations, but this book isn't meant for a casual reader, it is a professional document that will widen your understanding. It might even help you blag your way into a cutting room. Buy this book if you are serious about starting a career in drama editing (or any type of editing for that matter) as it will lay good foundations, Well worth the cash.
This was a great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This was a great book! You should write more.
Essential advice for the budding Assistant Editor!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Mr. Hollyn (Editor of "Hair", "Network", and others) provides essential insights into the world of cinematic editing and how it will apply to a prospective Assistant Editor. The third edition includes additional chapters on digital editing.
An outstanding technical and warmly human editing manual.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is the third and extensively updated version of Norman Hollyn's fantastic in depth review of what really goes into both working on and in the film editing industry. Presented in a format that puts you in the role of an apprentice editor, it covers so many of the details that one would learn only with on the job experience. This is more than just a how to book, it is also a "how it is" book with practical information from first starting out, to first job.
Excellant
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Every aspect of film editing is covered in this wonderful book. It gets a little technical in spots but its a great book nonetheless. Needs an update. The film editing business has gone digital in many respects and this book shows its age, since that topic isn't discussed. An essential guide to purists still editing on film.
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