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In Dialogue Editing for Motion Pictures, Second Edition veteran film sound editor John Purcell arms you with classic as well as cutting-edge practices to effectively edit dialogue for film, TV, and video. This new edition offers: - A fresh look at production workflows, from celluloid to Digital Cinema, to help you streamline your editing - Expanded sections on new software tools, workstations, and dialogue mixing, including mixing "in the box"--Fresh approaches to working with digital video and to moving projects from one workstation to another - An insider's analysis of what happens on the set, and how that affects the dialogue editor - Discussions about the interweaving histories of film sound technology and film storytelling - Eye-opening tips, tricks, and insights from film professionals around the globe - A companion website (www.focalpress.com/cw/purcell) with project files and video examples demonstrating editing techniques discussed in the book Don't allow your dialogue to become messy, distracting, and uncinematic! Do dialogue right with John Purcell's all-inclusive guide to this essential yet invisible art
This book investigates the technical and creative methodologies required to master the craft of dialogue editing in professional motion picture production. John Purcell, a veteran film sound editor, utilizes his extensive industry experience to provide a comprehensive framework for managing audio workflows. The text bridges the gap between historical sound practices and modern digital techniques, offering a structured approach to cleaning, organizing, and mixing dialogue for film, television, and video projects.
What You Will Find
Industry professionals and students frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for understanding the technical nuances of sound post-production. Experts highlight the book's ability to balance high-level theoretical discussion with actionable, step-by-step editing techniques.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Focal Press
ISBN-10:
020378457X
ISBN-13:
9780203784570
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