"Start a conversation with somebody and watch when they blink. I believe you will find that your listener will blink at the precise moment he or she "gets"the idea of what you are saying, not an instant earlier or later."
I first heard of this text from one of the many movie pod casts I've been listening to of late and felt compelled to grab a copy. There is something mesmerising about hearing from someone who is truly passionate about their craft and this little volume is an intriguing look into the mysteries of what goes on in the editing suite. It explores how technology has completely transformed the method and the manpower levels required to undertake the task and yet dispels any reservations you may have that changing tools detract from the art involved.
The notion of film cuts as analogous with the blink of an eye makes total sense. I took away an even greater appreciation for the skill of the editor, whose choices make or break a film.
5 out of 5 - this is better than the Director's cut.
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