In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated film editor Walter Murch's vivid, multifaceted, thought -- provoking 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 insights on such subjects as continuity and discontinuity in editing, dreaming, and reality; criteria for a good cut; the blink of the eye as an emotional cue; digital editing; and much more. In this second edition, Murch reconsiders and completely revises his popular first edition's lengthy meditation on digital editing (which accounts for a third of the book's pages) in light of the technological changes that have taken place in the six years since its publication.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Really good and very interesting.
Walter Murch is a film hero and this book goes some way to explain why. It tells in his own words how and why he works and is refreshing in that the writer talks about new technology in a positive light, despite being grounded in traditional methods.
Going in to detail about when and why we blink he takes this and talks about when to cut and how blinking so important. If the audeince blinks at the wrong time then you've lost them. ie Don't cut when the actor blinks - cut when the audeince blinks.
Stuff like that and lots more.
A modest book, jam packed with stuff to think about.
I think I'll edit my next film standing up - see if his advice helps my film.
Walter Murch is a film hero and this book goes some way to explain why. It tells in his own words how and why he works and is refreshing in that the writer talks about new technology in a positive light, despite being grounded in traditional methods.
Going in to detail about when and why we blink he takes this and talks about when to cut and how blinking so important. If the audeince blinks at the wrong time then you've lost them. ie Don't cut when the actor blinks - cut when the audeince blinks.
Stuff like that and lots more.
A modest book, jam packed with stuff to think about.
I think I'll edit my next film standing up - see if his advice helps my film.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By S. Mullins
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If you want to get into video / film editing then buy this book as its a wonderful insight into the editing process - this guy has been editing since the 60s-present and its written in a really freindly, matey sort of way - very ingrossing and intriguing. The book is also fairly short so can be read quite quickly.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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You can read this book in a lunchtime - very short, and not dense. It is a transcript of a lecture series - you get the feel. It really only has three or four key ideas, which are well explained, although it is very film oriented in the examples chosen.
It will spark some thought, but don't expect a detailed tretise.
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This purchase was a birthday present for my son, who is involved in camera work, et cetera and he thoroughly enjoyed it. He read it within two days.
Published 2 months ago by Julius Caesar
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Good book.
I've tried to find this book from book stores but I never did find it... Now I did find it from here and it's a new book, not even used! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Raisa Partala
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The genius of Walter Murch
A nice approach to editing thanks to Walter Murch who has edited many famous films (the godfather, apocalypse now, cold mountain... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Gabriel V. Galand
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Item was received on time and corresponding at the description. No need to contact the seller when everything works fine.
Published 19 months ago by Dan
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In The Blink Of An Eye - A Perspective
I bought this book for a bit of an introduction to editing.
On the whole, the book is a good introduction, from the off there are various hints and tips for making the editing... Read more
On the whole, the book is a good introduction, from the off there are various hints and tips for making the editing... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by lucasbarr90
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Excellent little book
I am a print editor with an interest in getting into film/video editing, so by no means a professional but I certainly have some knowledge of how a book should work. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2010 by Charlie Peacock
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what an insight
This book is an easy read. I'm fascinated with the concept of editing, film editing in particular. The figures that this book bandies around give you a real insight into the world... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2010 by mememe
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Very vague!
As much as I admire Mr Murch and his track record, this book gives very little insight into the art and physical process of editing...... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2010 by D. Wharton
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Great Information For All Editors
I'm about to embark on a masters in post production editing and a friend recommended I read this to help me with my course. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2010 by M. Graham
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Thought-Provoking
I found this little book to be very interesting. The title refers to an editing theory of Walter Murch, in which he ponders why we accept film editing as seamless and "truthful" at... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2010 by Super Drumkit Dominator
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