Cutting Rhythms: Intuitive Film Editing

by Karen Pearlman

There are many books on the technical aspects of film and video editing. Much rarer are books on how editors think and make creative decisions.

Filled with timeless principles and thought-provoking examples from a variety of international films, the second edition of Karen Pearlman’s Cutting Rhythms offers an in-depth study of the film editor’s rhythmic creativity and intuition, the processes and tools editors use to shape rhythms, and how rhythm works to engage audiences in film. While respecting the importance of intuitive flow in the cutting room, this book offers processes for understanding what editing intuition is and how to develop it. This fully revised and updated edition

Genres: Film, Nonfiction

280 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Bakunin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book to learn more about the craft but found that the book to consists mostly of conceptualizing the process. It did not really help me in my own process and editing. If you are interested in learning more about editing I therefore suggest you look at videos on youtube (or take Whiplash editor Tom Cross masterclass).

[Juan Hernández · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very illustrative book on editing. It's useful for both beginners and professionals, because it makes one aware of how and why rhythms work.

[Vi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good editing guide to have on hand for a quick refresher

[Selim Yildirim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kötü çeviri.