In the Blink of an Eye
A Perspective on Film Editing, 2nd Edition
by Walter Murch
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appears in Cinema, Filmmaking, and Art.
In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated film editor Walter Murch's vivid, multifaceted, thoughtprovoking essay on film editing. Starting with what might be the most basic editing question Why do cuts work Murch treats the reader to a wonderful ride through the aesthetics and practical concerns of cutting film. Along the way, he offers his unique...
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