The Editor's Toolkit

Name: The Editor's Toolkit
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138903371
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A Hands-On Guide to the Craft of Film and TV Editing

By Chris Wadsworth

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The Editor's Toolkit by Chris Wadsworth is a practical guide to the craft of film and television editing. It features 52 hands-on exercises that allow readers to practice editing techniques directly, accompanied by examples of the author's own versions for comparison and learning. The book covers essential industry skills including music and sound editing's impact, tips for crafting compelling CVs, and industry attitudes that enhance career prospects. A companion website offers additional video resources and a forum for discussion, making it an accessible and comprehensive primer for aspiring editors.
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This book is ideal for beginner and intermediate editors aiming to break into film and TV editing, as well as media students and creatives seeking a focused, practical approach to editing techniques.

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The Editor's Toolkit: A Hands-On Guide to the Craft of Film and TV Editing is a tutorial-based introduction to the craft of editing. Today's process of media editing is fast and competitive, making this guide a necessity for anyone looking to break into the business. Here, Chris Wadsworth provides 52 media-based examples for you to put together, with the benefit of seeing what he did with those same exercises, giving you essential feedback to improve your technique and learn the tricks of the trade.

Accessible and to-the-point, the primer is a must-read for anyone looking to learn both the art and technique of editing. This 4-colour guide features:

Examples from the world of film and TV that show how even the greatest directors employ the same techniques in their productions that are mentioned in this guide.
A look at CV’s and the right attitudes that will give you the best chance at breaking into the editing world.
Intensive sections about the way music and sound editing can shape the entire production.
A companion website featuring video and other media that you can edit on your own, each featuring examples of cuts and techniques discussed in the book as well as a discussion forum.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138903371

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 December 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 179 Illustrations, color

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1910g

Pages: 266

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About the Author

Chris Wadsworth joined the BBC as a videotape engineer in the Television Recording Department at the Television Centre in London in 1976. An editor since 1980, he has worked on television programs such as Only Fools and Horses (right from the start), Blackadder (Series 2-4), Absolutely Fabulous (Series 1-3), Bottom, Yes Prime Minister, As Time Goes By, and many more. In recent years, Chris has worked on 5 series of Parkinson for ITV, and 4 series of The Green, Green Grass. He is currently working on a series called Mountain Goats for BBC Scotland.