In the Blink of an Eye (Murch book) explained

In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing
Author:Walter Murch
Language:English
Subject:Filmmaking, Film Editing
Publisher:Silman-James Press
Pub Date:1992
2001 (second edition)
Isbn:978-1879505629

In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing is a 1992 non-fiction filmmaking book on the art and craft of editing authored by Walter Murch. The book suggests editors prioritize emotion over the pure technicalities of editing. According to The Film Stage, the book β€œis often considered the essential literary source on film editing.”[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The book is based on a transcription of a lecture Murch gave about editing in 1988. In 2001 it was revised to reflect changes in digital editing.[7]

In particular, Murch uses his experience editing The English Patient to explore the digital side of editing.

Much of the book references experiences Murch had editing The English Patient, Apocalypse Now, and The Godfather.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10 Books Every Aspiring Filmmaker Should Read.
  2. Web site: Walter Murch Talks the Subtleties of Editing Systems, the Myth of Shot Length, and Visual Sensitivity. The Film Stage. 11 January 2016.
  3. Web site: Oscar-Winning Editor Walter Murch: The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Emily Buder. 7 November 2015. Indiewire. 11 January 2016.
  4. Web site: Looking Back on Misters Minghella and Ripley - Alex Simon. 20 April 2015. The Huffington Post. 11 January 2016.
  5. Web site: Locarno: Oscar Winner Walter Murch Pays Tribute to 'A Conversation'. Ariston Anderson. 14 August 2015. The Hollywood Reporter. 11 January 2016.
  6. Web site: Daily Reads: 'Ex Machina's Feminist Sci-Fi, Native American Actors Call Adam Sandler's Movie Racist, and More. Vikram Murthi. 24 April 2015. Criticwire. 11 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20150427170248/http://blogs.indiewire.com/criticwire/daily-reads-ex-machina-and-male-female-relationships-native-american-actors-call-adam-sandlers-movie-racist-and-more-20150424. April 27, 2015.
  7. Web site: Book review: In The Blink Of An Eye. 11 January 2016.