Grammar of the Edit, 4th Edition

Grammar of the Edit, 4th Edition By Christopher J. Bowen, Roy Thompson 292 Pages 361 B/W Illustrations Tell more effective visual stories by learning the "grammar" of cinematic language with this elegant, accessible reference. The fourth edition of Grammar of the Edit gives you the answers to the all-important questions of when to cut and why, and teaches readers the principles behind transitions, editing for continuity, selecting the best shots, editing sound, color correction, and more. Designed as an easy-to-use guide, Grammar of the Edit presents each topic succinctly with clear photographs and diagrams illustrating key concepts, practical exercises and quiz questions, and is a staple of any filmmaker’s library. New to the fourth edition: By Christopher J. Bowen, Roy Thompson Routledge 292 pages | 361 B/W Illus. Paperback: 9781138632202 pub: 2017-07-27 Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One – Editing Basics A Very Brief History of Film Editing What Basic Fact