The Eye is Quicker: Film Editing

by: Richard D. Pepperman

Did you ever want to know how to apply simple and practical work techniques to all that film editing theory? Here is an authentic ‘How To Guide’ to make you a better editor of film or video. This is the most comprehensive book on the principles, methods and strategies vital to the creative art of film editing.

The information presented in The Eye is Quicker is adaptable to all tools and technologies. This vibrant approach to teaching editing uses dozens of examples from a wide array of films with terrific sequences. Pepperman makes clear what is constant in all great work and gives you all the tips you need to achieve your own greatness.

The Eye is Quicker: Film Editing: Making A Good Film Better is indispensable for screenwriters, directors and, of course, film and video editors.

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Meet the Author

Richard D. Pepperman

RICHARD D. PEPPERMAN has worked in film for a half century. His credits include work as an editor, postproduction supervisor, and consultant on features, documentaries, industrials, music videos, and commercials. Richard s film collaborations have been official selections to many international festivals, including: Aspen, Berlin, Cannes, the Hamptons, Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic), London, Montreal, Munich, Rotterdam, Sitges (Barcelona), Tel Aviv, Tokyo, and Toronto. Richard is the author of The Eye is Quicker. Film Editing: Making a Good Film Better (2004); Setting Up Your Scenes: The Inner Workings of Great Films (2005); Film School: How to Watch DVDs and Learn Everything About Filmmaking (2008); and ILLUMINATIONS: Memorable Movie Moments (2010), a finalist for the 2011 Best Moving Image Book Award, and selected to the permanent collection of Britain s National Media Museum.

Books of Richard D. Pepperman

Everything I Know About Filmmaking I Learned Watching Seven Samurai November 1, 2014

Setting Up Your Scenes 25 Sep 2005

The Eye is Quicker: Film Editing 25 Mar 2004

Overview

The Eye is Quicker: Film Editing: Making A Good Film Better is indispensable for screenwriters, directors and, of course, film and video editors.

Details

ISBN: 9780941188845
SKU: 1582312/Done
Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
Publish Date: 25 Mar 2004
Page Count: 350

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Everett Aison,Screenwriter; Co-Founder, Film School, The School Of Visual Arts – May 10, 2016:

This wonderfully informative and entertaining book illustrates how our eyes, brain and nervous system interact to make the movies we watch so powerful.
“No one has Pepperman’s perspective on film editing.”
Joan Brooker,Director of the award winning documentary We Got Us – May 10, 2016:

The Eye is Quicker is a brilliant ‘splice of life’ from a visionary teacher and film editor! The book is filled with illuminating insights and delightful anecdotes. Pepperman challenges the routine and cliche by offering up a new and vivid conversation about the art of film editing.