Editing and Special/Visual Effects (Behind the Silver Screen Series)

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Most moviegoers think of editing and special effects as distinct components of the filmmaking process. We might even conceive of them as polar opposites, since effective film editing is frequently subtle and almost invisible, whereas special effects often call attention to themselves. Yet, film editors and visual effects artists have worked hand-in-hand from the dawn of cinema to the present day. 
 
Editing and Special/Visual Effects brings together a diverse range of film scholars who trace how the arts of editing and effects have evolved in tandem. Collectively, the contributors demonstrate how these two crafts have been integral to cinematic history, starting with the “trick films” of the early silent era, which astounded audiences by splicing in or editing out key frames, the entire way up to state of the art effects technologies and concealed edits used to create the illusions. Right through, readers learn about plenty of filmmaking techniques, from classic Hollywood’s rear projection and matte shots to the fast cuts and wall-to-wall CGI of the up to date blockbuster. 
 
In addition to providing a rich historical overview, Editing and Special/Visual Effects supplies a couple of perspectives on these twinned crafts, introducing readers to the analog and digital tools used in every craft, showing the have an effect on of changes in the film industry, and giving the reader a new appreciation for the processes of artistic collaboration they involve. 
 

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