ABSTRACT

The Editor's Toolkit: A Hands-On Guide to the Craft of Film and TV Editing is a tutorial-based introduction to the craft of editing. Today's process of media editing is fast and competitive, making this guide a necessity for anyone looking to break into the business. Here, Chris Wadsworth provides 52 media-based examples for you to put together, with the benefit of seeing what he did with those same exercises, giving you essential feedback to improve your technique and learn the tricks of the trade. Accessible and to-the-point, the primer is a must-read for anyone looking to learn both the art and technique of editing.  This 4-color guide features:

  • Examples from the world of film and TV that show how even the greatest directors employ the same techniques in their productions that are mentioned in this guide
  • A look at CV’s and the right attitudes that will give you the best chance at breaking into the editing world
  • Intensive sections about the way music and sound editing can shape the entire production
  • A companion website featuring video and other media that you can edit on your own, each featuring examples of cuts and techniques discussed in the book as well as a discussion forum.

chapter Chapter 1|16 pages

What Is This All About?

chapter Chapter 2|16 pages

Shots, Our Building Blocks

chapter Chapter 3|20 pages

Joining Shots Together

chapter Chapter 4|9 pages

Dealing with Dialogue

chapter Chapter 5|18 pages

Creating Sequences

chapter Chapter 6|12 pages

Scene Construction

chapter Chapter 7|15 pages

Joining Scenes Together

chapter Chapter 8|12 pages

Different Programme Styles

chapter Chapter 9|18 pages

Sound Matters

chapter Chapter 10|11 pages

Music, Music, Music

chapter Chapter 11|21 pages

Scenes of Style

chapter Chapter 12|22 pages

Video Manipulation

chapter Chapter 13|6 pages

Editorial Responsibility

chapter Chapter 14|5 pages

Timescales

chapter Chapter 15|17 pages

Projects—Crossing Ts and Dotting Is

chapter Chapter 16|3 pages

The Final Days

chapter Chapter 17|5 pages

My Last Bits of Advice

chapter Chapter 18|2 pages

In Conclusion