ABSTRACT

In JUMP•CUT, the follow-up to the authors’ acclaimed Make the Cut, leading film/TV editors and industry veterans Lori Jane Coleman ACE and Diana Friedberg ACE offer editing techniques, insider tips and unwritten rules that contribute to making a great production. They provide both seasoned and aspiring editors with the tools needed to jump•start the next stage of their editing careers, or to break into this challenging industry. Using a mix of practical techniques and career-focused advice, JUMP•CUT covers best practices for editing dramatic motion pictures, episodic television, documentaries and reality TV, taking into account music, sound effects, and dialog. The book is rounded out by interviews with many leading Hollywood editors, including Alan Heim ACE, Michael Tronick ACE and Mary Jo Markey ACE, who share their years of experience and unique paths through the industry.

part |2 pages

PART 1 SO YOU’RE AN ASSISTANT, NOW WHAT?

chapter 1|18 pages

Deep Assessment

chapter 2|16 pages

Cut. Cut. Cut.

part |2 pages

Part 2 Discover the Rules

chapter 3|24 pages

Theory

chapter 4|28 pages

Practical Uses

chapter 5|22 pages

Additional Skills

part |2 pages

Part 3 Guidelines for Editing Non-Fiction

chapter 6|38 pages

Editing Scripted Documentaries

chapter 7|22 pages

Editing Non-Scripted Documentaries

chapter 8|18 pages

Capture the Action

part |2 pages

Part 4 Words of Advice from Editors

chapter 9|30 pages

Journeys