Grammar of the edit / Christopher J. Bowen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bowen, Christopher J., author.

Standardized Title:

Grammar of the edit

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Editing.

Motion pictures.

Video tapes--Editing.

Video tapes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York and London : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Tell more effective visual stories by learning the "grammar" of cinematic language with this elegant, accessible reference. The fourth edition of Grammar of the Edit gives you the answers to the all-important questions of when to cut and why , and teaches readers the principles behind transitions, editing for continuity, selecting the best shots, editing sound, color correction, and more. Designed as an easy-to-use guide, Grammar of the Edit presents each topic succinctly with clear photographs and diagrams illustrating key concepts, practical exercises and quiz questions, and is a staple of any filmmaker’s library. New to the fourth edition: An expanded companion website offering downloadable and editable raw footage so that students can practice the techniques described in the book, and instructional videos showcasing examples of different editing choices and types of shot transitions. New and expanded quiz questions and practical exercises at the end of each chapter help test readers on their knowledge using real-world scenarios. Updated topic discussions, explanations, illustrations and visual examples. An all-new chapter on Sound resources in filmmaking and Audio Editing guidelines. Together with its companion volume, Grammar of the Shot , the core concepts discussed in these books offer concise and practical resources for both experienced and aspiring filmmakers.

Contents:

chapter 1 – Editing Basics

chapter 2 – Understanding the Visual Material

chapter 3 – Understanding the Audio Material

chapter 4 – Assessing the Footage: Selecting the Best Shots for the Job

chapter 5 – When to Cut and Why: Factors that Lead to Making an Edit

chapter 6 – Transitions and Edit Categories

chapter 7 – Editing Terms, Topics, and Techniques

chapter 8 – Working Practices

chapter 9 – Concluding Thoughts.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Rev. edition of: Grammar of the edit / Christopher J. Bowen, Roy Thompson. third edition, 2013.

Contains:

Thompson, Roy. Grammar of the edit.

ISBN:

9781315208404

OCLC:

1003645593