Art of editing
Do you know who edited your favorite films? Probably not, because editors are rarely famous. Editing is also often difficult for audiences to comment on, even if the audience members are filmmakers themselves. Often called cinema’s “invisible art”, editing is a subtle, psychological craft that requires patience and nuance. The theories behind how cutting works are often linked to how human beings’ brains process information, and editing is all about manipulating your audience into experiencing an emotion or becoming curious about a character.
If you’re a filmmaker, you can apply these theories to your own work, and if you’re a film buff, knowing how to see the editing can add a new level of enjoyment and understanding to the experience of watching a film.
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