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9780240513409

Grammar of the Edit

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  • ISBN13:

    9780240513409

  • ISBN10:

    0240513401

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1993-03-08
  • Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Summary

If you want to get to grips with the editing, either in film or video, this book sets down, in a simple uncomplicated way, the fundamental knowledge you will need to make a good edit between two shots. intended primarily for the novice to the craft of editing, Grammar of the Edit, is couched in basic, jargon-free, language, illustrated by easy to follow diagrams The book: * explains in simple terms the fundamental components of an edit * lists, examines and explains the conventions and working practices of post-production editing * has been extensively class-tested, both in Europe and in developing countries Roy Thompson is a freelance producer/director and has frequently worked as a trainer for both the Television Training Centre, Berlin and the Goethe Institut, Munich. He has lectured extensively in Europe, Africa, and Middle & Far Eastern countries.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7(1)
Introduction 8(2)
Words and Meanings
10(4)
Shots
14(26)
Introduction
The simple shot
The complex shot
The developing shot
Shot descriptions (simple shots)
The Edit
40(10)
Introduction
The six elements of the edit
The Cut
50(2)
Introduction
The six elements of the cut
The Mix
52(2)
Introduction
The six elements of the mix
The Fade
54(2)
Introduction
The three elements of the fade
The five Types of Edit
56(10)
Introduction
The action edit
The screen position edit
The form edit
The concept edit
The combined edit
General Practices
66(8)
Introduction
Explanation of the general practices
Working Practices
74
Introduction
Explanation of the working practices

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