Description
Interviews with 21 prominent feature film editors highlight this long-overdue look at the role of film editors, the importance of their work, and the nature of their craft. Organized to provide historical continuity and to trace professional collaborations among the subjects, Selected Takes features editors whose credits include such diverse films as Ben Hur, The French Connection, The Godfather, and E.T. Each chapter includes a brief introduction to the artist, background information, a filmography of feature-length works, and personal recollections of specific films, producers, and directors, as well as helpful comments on editing techniques. A glossary of terms commonly used in film editing and pertinent references found in the interviews complement the work. Film students, scholars, and educators, as well as film industry professionals and moviegoers, will find Selected Takes both entertaining and instructive.
Interviews with 21 feature film editors highlight this look at the role of film editors, the importance of their work, and the nature of their craft. Selected Takes features editors whose credits include films such as Ben Hur, The French Connection, The Godfather, and E.T.
About the Author
Vincent LoBrutto has been involved in film editing for over twelve years. His film credits include a television series for the Fox Network, as well as several projects for HBO Cable Network. LoBrutto is currently working on a future book for Praeger, By Design: Interviews with Film Production Designers, to be published in 1992.
Book Information
ISBN 9780275933951
Author Vincent LoBrutto
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 369g
Interviews with 21 feature film editors highlight this look at the role of film editors, the importance of their work, and the nature of their craft. Selected Takes features editors whose credits include films such as Ben Hur, The French Connection, The Godfather, and E.T.
About the Author
Vincent LoBrutto has been involved in film editing for over twelve years. His film credits include a television series for the Fox Network, as well as several projects for HBO Cable Network. LoBrutto is currently working on a future book for Praeger, By Design: Interviews with Film Production Designers, to be published in 1992.
Book Information
ISBN 9780275933951
Author Vincent LoBrutto
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 369g
