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There are many books on the technical aspects of film and video editing. Much rarer are books on how editors think and make creative decisions.

Filled with timeless principles and thought-provoking examples from a variety of international films, the second edition of Karen Pearlmanâs Cutting Rhythms offers an in-depth study of the film editorâs rhythmic creativity and intuition, the processes and tools editors use to shape rhythms, and how rhythm works to engage audiences in film. While respecting the importance of intuitive flow in the cutting room, this book offers processes for understanding what editing intuition is and how to develop it. This fully revised and updated edition contains:

  • New chapters on collaboration and editing thinking;

  • Advice on making onscreen drafts before finalizing your story

  • Tips on how to create and sustain audience empathy and engagement;

  • Explanations of how rhythm i

    Trade Review

    "Karen’s insights about the flow of story, emotion, image and sound have helped me at all stages of filmmaking, from onscreen drafting to fine cutting." - Genevieve Clay-Smith, multi-award winning Director

    "A great resource! Karen’s out-of–the box thinking about editing brings a new level of insight and articulation to describing what editors do and how we do it." - Jason Ballantine, ASE



    Table of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 Rhythmic Intuition,CHAPTER 2 Editing as Choreography, CHAPTER 3 Timing, Pacing, and Trajectory Phrasing, CHAPTER 4 Tension, Release, and Synchronization, CHAPTER 5 Physical, Emotional, and Event Rhythms, CHAPTER 6 Physical Rhythm, CHAPTER 7 Emotional Rhythm, CHAPTER 8 Event Rhythm, CHAPTER 9 Style, CHAPTER 10 Devices, CHAPTER 11 Editing & The Vulcan Mind Meld, CHAPTER 12 Editing Thinking & Onscreen Drafting

Cutting Rhythms

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    A Paperback by Karen Pearlman

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 12/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781138856516
      978-1138856516
      ISBN-10 1138856517
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      There are many books on the technical aspects of film and video editing. Much rarer are books on how editors think and make creative decisions.

      Filled with timeless principles and thought-provoking examples from a variety of international films, the second edition of Karen Pearlmanâs Cutting Rhythms offers an in-depth study of the film editorâs rhythmic creativity and intuition, the processes and tools editors use to shape rhythms, and how rhythm works to engage audiences in film. While respecting the importance of intuitive flow in the cutting room, this book offers processes for understanding what editing intuition is and how to develop it. This fully revised and updated edition contains:

      • New chapters on collaboration and editing thinking;

      • Advice on making onscreen drafts before finalizing your story

      • Tips on how to create and sustain audience empathy and engagement;

      • Explanations of how rhythm i

        Trade Review

        "Karen’s insights about the flow of story, emotion, image and sound have helped me at all stages of filmmaking, from onscreen drafting to fine cutting." - Genevieve Clay-Smith, multi-award winning Director

        "A great resource! Karen’s out-of–the box thinking about editing brings a new level of insight and articulation to describing what editors do and how we do it." - Jason Ballantine, ASE



        Table of Contents

        CHAPTER 1 Rhythmic Intuition,CHAPTER 2 Editing as Choreography, CHAPTER 3 Timing, Pacing, and Trajectory Phrasing, CHAPTER 4 Tension, Release, and Synchronization, CHAPTER 5 Physical, Emotional, and Event Rhythms, CHAPTER 6 Physical Rhythm, CHAPTER 7 Emotional Rhythm, CHAPTER 8 Event Rhythm, CHAPTER 9 Style, CHAPTER 10 Devices, CHAPTER 11 Editing & The Vulcan Mind Meld, CHAPTER 12 Editing Thinking & Onscreen Drafting

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