Invisible Editing. Tips for Beginner Editors Using Legendary Films as Examples

«It's a pity that the book «Invisible Editing» wasn't available when I first started editing. It would have helped me make decisions, given me the strength to focus on my goals, and pay full attention to my work. Through the stories of editors who worked on specific films and perfectly selected frames from those films, Bobby O’Steen explains in his book how intuitive and abstract the art of film editing is». William Hoy, film editor of «Batman», «Fantastic Four», «300 Spartans», «Watchmen» «Invisible Editing» is a wonderful book for both moviegoers and creators. It explains and visually demonstrates how editors create magic, in what world they live and work. Bobby O’Steen clearly explains the rules that prevail in the editing room, in the screening room, and in the studio. Everything would have been much simpler had I read this book at the beginning of my professional journey». Alan Heim, film editor of «All That Jazz», «American History X», «The Notebook» When the shooting is finished and all the material is shot, the film goes to the editing table — this is where the magic begins! In the hands of the editor lies the future of the film. They can save the most failed film, or they can irreparably ruin a good one. It all depends on their skill. An experienced editor knows: • How to make an erotic scene more seductive; • What will make a chase dynamic; • How to create tension with close-ups; • When a subjective perspective is particularly useful. «Invisible Editing» by Bobby O’Steen is a true exploration of the power of editing. From analyzing basic concepts, it moves to a detailed analysis of cult films and visually demonstrates what editing is capable of and how it works. Frame by frame, it dissects «Chinatown» by Roman Polanski or «Rear Window» by Alfred Hitchcock to show how theory is applicable in practice and what the secret of a true masterpiece is.