In the Blink of An Eye: 2nd Edition: New Edition
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In the Blink of an Eye: 2nd Edition by Walter Murch is an essential and thought-provoking book on the art and philosophy of film editing. Written by the legendary Academy Award-winning film editor and sound designer Walter Murch, this insightful work explores the creative decisions behind cinematic editing and explains how editing shapes storytelling, emotion, and audience experience. Widely regarded as a must-read for filmmakers, film students, editors, and cinema enthusiasts, the book offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on one of filmmaking’s most important crafts.
Drawing from his experience working on iconic films such as Apocalypse Now, The Godfather Part III, and The English Patient, Walter Murch explains the principles of editing in a clear and engaging manner. He discusses topics including rhythm, continuity, emotion, visual perception, and why cuts work psychologically for viewers. The book also explores the transition from traditional film editing to digital editing techniques, making it relevant for modern filmmakers.
Written in an accessible and reflective style, In the Blink of an Eye provides valuable lessons for aspiring editors and storytellers while offering fascinating insights into the invisible art of cinematic editing and visual storytelling.
Product Details:
Title: In the Blink of An Eye: 2nd Edition: New Edition
Author: Walter Murch
ISBN-13: 978-1879505627
ISBN-10: 1879505622
Publisher: Silman-James Press
Binding: Paperback
No of Pages: 146 Pages
Language: English
Publisher Date: 01 May 2001
In the Blink of an Eye: 2nd Edition explores the theory and practical craft of film editing through the insights of acclaimed editor Walter Murch. The book examines how editors make creative decisions, balance rhythm and emotion, and use cuts to guide audience attention and storytelling. It discusses visual psychology, continuity, cinematic timing, and the evolution of editing technology from film to digital media. Ideal for filmmakers, editors, students, and cinema lovers, this book offers professional knowledge and practical perspectives on one of cinema’s most important creative processes.
Walter Murch is an internationally acclaimed film editor, sound designer, director, and writer known for his groundbreaking work in cinema. He has won Academy Awards for editing and sound on The English Patient and contributed to iconic films including Apocalypse Now and The Godfather series. Murch is widely respected for his expertise in storytelling, sound, and cinematic editing.
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