Preface

This book is the result of having taught editing and post-production for many years and discovering that there is a deficit of books on the subject from both an historical and forward-thinking point of view. While the internet offers many bits and pieces about new technology alongside the history of film, we felt that a compendium devoted to the big picture would be helpful to both the young film-maker and the old pro, that they might form a better mental image of the post-production process.

Successful filmmaking combines the best of both art and science. Therefore, we deem it essential that filmmakers devote a considerable amount of time learning to master the technical aspects of their craft so that they can use these skills to become ...

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