Final Blog

Walter Murch is a renowned film editor and in this book he goes through what he believes editing is all about. He starts this book from a basic level which I liked since I don't have much experience with editing. I liked how he starts of with the most simple questions, "Why do we edit" and "Why do cuts work".  While covering the basic rules we as editors must follow he also covers what he believes will work as a good cut.  I believe this book was overall helpful and insightful. Although I believe since technology is changing so fast this book may soon not apply to what's going on in the present editing world. But I believe this book is a great book for beggings as it is easy to read and starts from the most basic level. Begging a producing major I enjoyed this book and class. Even though it shows you how hard editing can be, I still love finishing a project and watching ever aspect, most of what Murch talks about, come together. Editing is hard but I believe the most important part of making a film because the editor is actually creating the story.