In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing

A must-read for anyone interested in the filmmaking process An awesome read; full of interesting facts, opinions, trivia and pretty much every theory you need about film editing. Murch is a master in his craft, and everything he has to say about both analog and digital editing--although some info is oudated, since the 2nd edition was released way ba. Not what I expected but brandon This was an interesting book about what I like to call "film philosophy". I was expecting more of a textbook with clear editing techniques, but rather I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was less of a textbook but a conversation with Walter Murch about the history of film editing and. Darryl Pendergrass said Insightful Views on Film Editing. From time to time, I find myself with the need to edit video either for work or personal need. But I am a novice by any measure. This book was recommended in an online seminar on filmmaking so I purchased the book. I didn't find any detailed guidance about improving one's competence in this

He offers his insights on continuity and discontinuity in editing, dreaming and waking reality; the blink of the eye as both an analog to and an emotional cue for the cut; nonlinear digital editing; and much more.. In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated editor Murch's vivid, multifaceted thought-provoking essay on film editing Starting with the most basic question -- "Why do cuts work?" -- Murch treats the reader to a marvelous "ride" through the esthetics and practical concerns of cutting film