The Invisible Cut: How Editors Make Movie Magic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781932907537)

The book reveals how the editor like a magician manipulates his audience by using sleight of hand and seduces them by anticipating their needs and desires. Only then can he create those invisible cuts that grab them and keep them on the edge of their seats. Part One lays out the rules, strategies and techniques as well as the evolution of editing in movie history. Part Two shows the actual work of master editors by using 248 frame grabs individual frames from thirteen famous scenes.

Author: Bobbie O'Steen
ISBN-10: 193290753X
ISBN-13: 9781932907537
Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2009
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 10.05h x 7.01w x 0.80d