{"product_id":"the-technique-of-film-and-video-editing-9781138628403","title":"The Technique of Film and Video Editing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated sixth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Technique of Film and Video Editing \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. Ken Dancyger puts into context the storytelling choices an editor will have to make against a background of theory, history, and practice across a range of genres, including action, comedy, drama, documentary and experimental forms, featuring analysis of dozens of classic and contemporary films.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new sixth edition includes new chapters on the influence of other media on the editing form, on the importance of surprise in editing, on the contributions of Robert Altman to the art of editing and on the experimental documentary. This edition also includes expanded coverage in technology, creative sound, point of view, and the long take. New case studies explore \u003ci\u003eWhiplash \u003c\/i\u003e(2014), \u003ci\u003eRoom\u003c\/i\u003e (2015), \u003ci\u003eLincoln \u003c\/i\u003e(2012), \u003ci\u003eTangerine \u003c\/i\u003e(2015), \u003ci\u003eThe Beaches of \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ken Dancyger continues to update and improve this latest edition for what is already the ‘gold standard’ of books on editing. He knows good storytelling and how editing is integral to the process. He places this in historical context with theory and practice. If you are a student of editing, you should read this book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Scott Arundale, Editor; Author of \u003ci\u003eModern Post: Workflows and Techniques of Digital Filmmakers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ken's additions to his book show all of us who love and study the craft of editing, a real understanding of the importance and stimulating impact editing has in helping tell a story, create mood, and shape characters.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Samuel D. Pollard, Academy Award Nominee, Emmy Award-winning Editor, \u003ci\u003eEyes on the Prize\u003c\/i\u003e (1990), \u003ci\u003e4 Little Girls\u003c\/i\u003e (1997), \u003ci\u003eWhen the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), \u003ci\u003eACORN and the Firestorm\u003c\/i\u003e (2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From D.W. Griffith to MTV, from silent movies to action films, Dancyger explores not only history, techniques, and the social aspects of film and video, but he also looks at how technology has affected film and video making and editing. This isn't a quick read, but definitely worthwhile if you want to gain an understanding of what it takes to be an excellent director and editor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Theano Nikitas, Camcorder \u0026amp; Computer Video\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dancyger's book is an excellent introduction to the art of manipulating moving pictures and sound for students, amateurs, hobbyists and professionals alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Videomaker.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ken Dancyger continues to update and improve this latest edition for what is already the ‘gold standard’ of books on editing. He knows good storytelling and how editing is integral to the process. He places this in historical context with theory and practice. If you are a student of editing, you should read this book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Scott Arundale, Editor; Author of \u003ci\u003eModern Post: Workflows and Techniques of Digital Filmmakers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ken's additions to his book show all of us who love and study the craft of editing, a real understanding of the importance and stimulating impact editing has in helping tell a story, create mood, and shape characters.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Samuel D. Pollard, Academy Award Nominee, Emmy Award-winning Editor, \u003ci\u003eEyes on the Prize\u003c\/i\u003e (1990), \u003ci\u003e4 Little Girls\u003c\/i\u003e (1997), \u003ci\u003eWhen the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), \u003ci\u003eACORN and the Firestorm\u003c\/i\u003e (2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From D.W. Griffith to MTV, from silent movies to action films, Dancyger explores not only history, techniques, and the social aspects of film and video, but he also looks at how technology has affected film and video making and editing. This isn't a quick read, but definitely worthwhile if you want to gain an understanding of what it takes to be an excellent director and editor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Theano Nikitas, Camcorder \u0026amp; Computer Video\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dancyger's book is an excellent introduction to the art of manipulating moving pictures and sound for students, amateurs, hobbyists and professionals alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Videomaker.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Sixth Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection 1: History of Film Editing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The Silent Period\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. The Early Sound Film\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. The Influence of the Documentary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. The Influence of the Popular Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. The Influence of Other Media\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Editors Who Became Directors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Experiments in Editing I: Alfred Hitchcock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Experiments in Editing II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. New Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. International Advances\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. The Influence of Television and Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. New Challenges to Filmic Narrative Conventions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. The MTV Influence on Editing I\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. The MTV Influence on Editing II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. Changes of Pace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16. Appropriation of Style I\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17. Appropriation of Style II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18. Appropriation of Style III\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 2: Goals of Editing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19. Editing for Narrative Clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20. Editing for Dramatic Emphasis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e21. Editing for Subtext\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e22. Editing for Aesthetics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 3: Editing for the Genre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e23. Action\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24. Dialog\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e25. Comedy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e26. Editing for Surprise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e27. Documentary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e28. Imaginative Documentary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e29. Innovations in Documentary I\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e30. Innovations in Documentary II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e31. Innovations in Documentary III: The Experimental Documentary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 4: Principles of Editing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e32. The Picture Edit and Continuity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e33. The Picture Edit and Pace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e34. Ideas and Sound \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e35. The Sound Edit and Clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e36. The Sound Edit and Creative Sound\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e37. Innovations of Sound\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e38. Nonlinear Editing and Digital Technology I\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e39. Nonlinear Editing and Digital Technology II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e40. Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilmography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019510186327,"sku":"9781138628403","price":47.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138628403.jpg?v=1750780481","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-technique-of-film-and-video-editing-9781138628403","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}