Ken Dancyger The Technique of Film And Video Editing

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"The Technique of Film and Video Editing" provides a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. Analyses of photographs from dozens of classic and contemporary films and videos provide a sound basis for the professional filmmaker and student editor. This book puts into context the storytelling choices an editor will have to make against a background of theory, history, and practice. This new edition has been updated to include the latest advances in digital video and nonlinear editing and explores the new trend of documentary as mainstream entertainment, using films such as "Farenheit 9/11" and "The Fog of War" as examples. You can learn how to strengthen your story and engage your audience through the editing process. It includes examples, analysis, and film stills from great movies. It also includes a new chapter on the impact of documentaries.