Chapter 9
The word “style” in editing refers to the combination of a few different choices. It’s a tricky word in that it can be quite amorphous, but it is one that comes up a lot in the discussions between directors, producers, cinematographers, and editors. In these conversations about editing style, it is useful to break down the possibilities available, what they are, and what effects they create, so that everyone has a common vocabulary.
Editing style is generally determined by the director when they work with all of the collaborators on a production. When directors and cinematographers make a shot list, they are, to some extent determining editing style. When decisions are made about production design, sound, music, and digital ...
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