Contrasts the work of three Hollywood editors. Shows that the manner in which the film is sequenced, determines the dramatic effect. Firstly we see the film exactly as shot for a dramatic sequence, showing all scenes from various angles. Following these are three editing interpretations of the sequence by different editors. Demonstrates how, in assembling the shots, by omitting and shortening others and by different juxtaposition, the editor may control the dramatic construction. Looks at how a scene from the television series “Gunsmoke” is interpreted by different editing.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003656
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Editing
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Appreciation
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Editing
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and motion pictures
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
U-Matic (low band); Master
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan