On Film Editing: An Introduction to the Art of Film Construction
by Edward Dmytryk
Edward Dmytryk's 1984 manual of practical cutting rules — when to cut on movement, how to handle entrances, exits, and reaction shots — drawn from five decades of studio work. The 2018 Routledge reissue adds chapter lessons and exercises.
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