The Art and Craft of Motion Picture Editing

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by Michael Hoggan

Type

Didactic

Subject

Technique > Editing

Keywords

editing, technique

Publishing date

2021

Publisher

Routledge

Collection

A Focal Press Book

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 188 pages
6 ¾ x 9 ½ inches (17 x 24 cm)

ISBN

978-0-367-56876-4

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Book Presentation:
This book explains the broader context of what the art and craft of motion picture editing entails, framing the creative acts of editing within an overall view of the production process and requirements for effective storytelling.

This book offers real experiences and advice from seasoned editors on the editing process, providing a detailed examination of filmmaking from the editor’s point of view and exploring how best to cultivate creative relationships with other areas of production to form the final personality of the film. Emphasizing both practicality and creativity, industry veteran Michael Hoggan successfully bridges the gap between the mechanical skills of editing and the thought process behind these decisions. While most books focus primarily on the mind of the creator, this book explores the evolution of practices in film production and editing with respect to the ever-changing expectations of the audience. As the book demonstrates, understanding editing from the audience’s perspective is essential to any successful film.

This book will be of interest to post-production students, independent filmmakers, film critics, and agents with editing clients.

It is accompanied by a collection of rich digital materials, including a glossary, bibliography, and more.

About the Author:
Michael Hoggan is the former President of the American Cinema Editors and currently a professor of film production and editing at California State University, Northridge. He has an extensive body of professional work from more than three decades as an editor, writer, producer, and director. He has received ACE Eddie and Emmy nominations, including Best Editing for Miami Vice and Homefront.

See the publisher website: Routledge