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Walter Murch

Exploring the Art and Science of Film Editing.

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Author: Walter Murch

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9781879505629

Language: English

Publish Date: 04/01/1995

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: Cuts and Shadow Cuts
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Chapter 2: Why Do Cuts Work?
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Chapter 3: "Cut Out the Bad Bits"
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Chapter 4: Most with the Least
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Chapter 5: The Rule of Six
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Chapter 6: Misdirection
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Chapter 7: Seeing Around the Edge of the Frame
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Chapter 8: Dreaming in Pairs
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Chapter 9: Team Work:Multiple Editors
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03:35
Chapter 10: The Decisive Moment
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06:49
Chapter 11: Methods and Machines: Marble and Clay
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Chapter 12: Test Screenings: Referred Pain
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Chapter 13: Don't Worry,It's Only a Movie
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Chapter 14: Dragnet
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Chapter 15: A Galaxy of Winking Dots
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Who should listen In the Blink of an Eye

"In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murch is an essential listen for anyone interested in film editing, storytelling, or the art of visual narrative. Aspiring filmmakers, editors, and cinephiles will gain invaluable insights from Murch's unique perspective and experiences in the industry. Additionally, those curious about the psychological aspects of perception and time in cinema will find Murch's reflections engaging and thought-provoking, making this audiobook a worthwhile experience for both professionals and enthusiasts alike.

3 quotes from In the Blink of an Eye

  • "The best way to bring order to chaos is through the application of something that has been recognized as superior to chaos itself: the cut."
  • "A film is not a series of images but rather the spaces in between those images that allow the audience to make sense of it all."
  • "What makes us human is not the act of storytelling but the ability to listen to the stories of others.

Author : Walter Murch

Walter Murch is a renowned American film editor, director, writer, and sound designer, celebrated for his influential work on iconic films such as THX 1138, Apocalypse Now, The Godfather trilogy, American Graffiti, The Conversation, Ghost, and The English Patient. He has received three Academy Awards from nine nominations, including groundbreaking recognition for his role as the first credited "Sound Designer" for Apocalypse Now. Additionally, Murch played a key role in the restoration of Orson Welles's Touch of Evil and contributed to the editing of Apocalypse Now Redux. Author of the acclaimed book on film editing, In the Blink of an Eye, Murch has been described by movie critic Roger Ebert as “the most respected film editor and sound designer in modern cinema” and hailed by David Thomson as a “scholar, gentleman, and superb craftsman” without peer in his field.