Assignment
Reading guide for In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch.
Chapter: Misdirection
? What should the central preoccupation of a film editor be and why? (2) sentences
? What are five questions a film editor ought to have in the forefront of their mind at all times and why? (5) sentences
Chapter: Seeing Around the Edge of the Frame
? What does the name of the chapter mean - explain it and detail how understanding this will influence your choices as a writer, director, and editor. (3)sentences
? Why must editors create a barrier between the shooting and the editing? (2) sentences
Chapter: Dreaming in Pairs
? How is the relationship between editor and director somewhat similar to a dreamer and a listener in dream therapy? (2) sentences
Chapter: Team Work - Multiple Editors
? List and discuss the main risk and advantage of collaborative editing. (3) sentences.